(Peru, Neb.)- the Peru State College Women's Basketball Bobcats faced off against the Bethany Swedes in Peru, Neb. Despite a valiant effort, the Peru State Bobcats fell to Bethany with a final score of 80-70.
The game started with Peru State's
Kylie Diaz showcasing her scoring prowess, hitting a 3-pointer to open the scoring. Throughout the first period, the Bobcats and Swedes exchanged leads, with notable three-point shooting from both
Kylie Diaz of Peru State and Hannah Moss of Bethany. By the end of the first quarter, Bethany held a slight lead of 22-21. Peru State kept the game tight with significant free throws from
Taydem Miller, but a 3-pointer by Bethany extended their lead, bringing the halftime score to 42-39 in favor of Bethany.
The third quarter ended with Bethany leading 61-49. In the fourth and final quarter, Peru State's efforts to close the gap were evident as
Kylie Diaz and
MaKinley Tobey scored through layups and free throws. Despite their efforts, Bethany maintained their lead and secured the victory at 80-70.
Peru State's
Kylie Diaz was a standout player, amassing 30 points and 9 rebounds.
Savannah Bingham also contributed significantly with 9 points and a remarkable 3 steals. Other notable performances for Peru State included
MaKinley Tobey with 14 points,
Erison Vonderschmidt with 10 points, and
Taydem Miller with 6 points. Despite this loss, the Peru State College Bobcats hold a current season record of 3-3.