In a challenging conference face-off on February 5, 2025, the Peru State College Bobcats were unable to claim victory over the Grand View Vikings, concluding the contest with a 61-90 loss at Sisam Arena. Despite an aggressive pursuit and a strong personal performance by
Kylie Diaz, who tallied 19 points, the Bobcats found themselves trailing significantly by halftime, with a score of 32-46.
Throughout the game, the Bobcats struggled to match the offensive intensity of the Vikings.
Kylie Diaz led from the front, ending the game as the top scorer and also providing 3 rebounds, 1 steal, and 4 assists. Other notable mentions include
Hailey Ingram, who contributed 11 points and secured 5 rebounds, and
Aurelia Mouberi with an impressive defensive performance that included 6 steals alongside her 10 points. Despite their efforts, the Bobcats were consistently outperformed by Grand View, which maintained a firm lead into the final whistle.
Key moments throughout the game saw Diaz scoring 10 of her 19 points in the first half. Both
Savannah Bingham and
Hailey Ingram bolstered the defensive effort with five rebounds each before halftime, but these performances were insufficient for a win against a well-prepared Grand View squad.
Looking forward, the Peru State Bobcats are set to face Central Methodist at AWAC on February 8, 2025. The team currently holds a record of 7 victories and 17 losses overall, with a conference record of 5-15. The Bobcats will seek to refine their strategies and restore morale as they approach this upcoming bout.