Communicating confidence despite loss against Ohio Dominican
By Danielle Cherry
The importance of defense has been drilled into the Cedarville women’s basketball team’s minds throughout their season. Despite putting Ohio Dominican through the ringer on the offensive side of the ball, on January 23, the Jackets lost to the Panthers’ speed and grit by a score of 84-56.
To start the first, the Panthers led by six points, and conversely, the Jackets couldn’t get a shot to fall. Finally relief came. Whisking to the basket, Chloe Downing sealed ...
Yellow Jackets undergo defeat against Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers
By Lauren Vargas
Following their last meeting with the formidable Panthers, the Women’s basketball team was revving and aiming for another win against their previously beaten opponent. The Jackets seemed ready to rock the court, and the game was underway. Unfortunately for the Jackets, it did not end in their favor, losing to Kentucky Wesleyan 83-64.
The coaching staff is taking a long look in the mirror as they assess what led to the definitive loss.
“I think mainly as a ...
Jackets win by staying strong in the face of opposition
By Danielle Cherry
January 9 kicked off the first game following winter break for the Yellow Jackets women's basketball team. With six points for Ursuline and not a single point on the board for the Jackets, the preceding game looked rough. Yet, the Yellow Jackets locked in, sealing a victory in the face of a back-and-forth match.
From the beginning, the Jackets were confused, barely moving on offense and missing shots. A scarcely noticeable crowd played no role in boosting the ...
WBB vs Salem Photo gallery
In the first of a doubleheader with the men's team, the Cedarville University women's basketball team decisively gained their first win over Salem University 75-58 on Wednesday evening. The Lady Jackets started the season out 0-2 in non-conference matchups but seem to have found their rhythm in their third game of the season
Cedarville quickly pulled ahead in the second quarter and held their lead for the rest of the game. Coming off the bench, Elyssa Kincaid gave the women a spark and led ...
The Tale of Two Halves: The Loss of the Jackets against Truman State
By Danielle Cherry
There was an air of nerves and excitement as the Cedarville University women’s basketball team played their first game of the season on November 8 against Truman State University. This year, the Jackets welcomed seven new freshmen, making the team relatively new to playing together. They fell to the Bulldogs 74-61 in the season opener.
Cedarville and Truman fought back and forth in the first quarter, never allowing either team to hold onto the lead. The Jackets ...
Injury-riddled Lady Jackets fall on Senior Day
By Alan Brads
A gloomy senior day at Callan Athletic Center featured a runaway loss to Trevecca Nazarene while all three Jacket seniors sat sidelined by injuries.
The Lady Jackets’ season took its first blow in the third game of the year when senior Anne Wheeler suffered a season-ending injury. And when Lydia Sweeney and Makenna Fee joined her on the injury list, Cedarville just didn’t have enough firepower left.
It may not have mattered against Trevecca, as the red-hot Trojans ...
Photo gallery: CU women’s basketball toppled by Kentucky Wesleyan
The Cedarville women’s basketball team lost 95-55 to Kentucky Wesleyan on Thursday night.
The Lady Jackets moved to 5-19 on the season.
Kentucky Wesleyan (18-5, 13-4) moved the ball well and shot efficiently. Four players scored at least 15 points.
Cedarville’s Brianna Zajicek led all scorers with 19 points, and finished a rebound shy of a double-double.
The Lady Jackets will celebrate senior day this Saturday at 1 p.m. against Trevecca Nazarene.
Photos by Ian Chan
