Turnovers cost LSSU at Holiday Inn Express Classic
ASHLAND, Ohio - Lake Superior State shot a blistering 51.7 percent from the field during the second half of Saturday's women's basketball game against St. Joseph's, but that wasn't enough to make up for an eight-point halftime deficit and the Puma's 26 points off Laker turnovers.
LSSU (3-3) committed 22 turnovers while St. Joseph's (3-1) limited its turnovers to seven during the first round of the Holiday Inn Express Classic hosted by Ashland. The Lakers out-shot the Pumas throughout the game, but trailed from start to finish.
Senior center Cassy Schemberger totaled 16 points and a season-high 13 rebounds to lead the Lakers. Junior forward Maria Blazejewski added 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Senior guard Jasmine Brown followed with eight points and seven rebounds as LSSU dominated the boards, 43-35.
LSSU shot 44 percent from the field for the game, including 2-of-15 from three-point range. The Lakers made 14-of-15 free throws.
Tatiana Ortiz led St. Joseph's with 24 points, five rebounds and four assists. Montrell Mills added 18 points, and Britney Cruse scored 16. The Pumas shot 33.3 percent from the field, including 7-of-26 from behind the arc, and made 15-of-22 free throws.
LSSU head coach Justin Rees was ejected from the game with 7:31 left to play and the Lakers trailing 52-38.
LSSU plays Oakland City at 1 p.m. Sunday at Ashland.
