A second half to remember

Hiram, Ohio - Only one win left! Hiram's Women's Basketball courageously fought to the very end of tonight's game versus Oberlin College. The Terriers won 53-50 in a comeback fashion with a large fan base of family and friends for Senior night. Hiram had multiple scoring contributors. Kaylee Shockley led the team with 20 points followed by Mercedes Jones, who had 12 points herself.

When asked about what was the turning point in today's game, Head Coach Emily Hays said, "I felt like... I'll be honest. It all kinda went together!" followed by unanimous laughter around the room.

After a rough start in the first quarter, shooting only 13.3 percent as a team, and an average second quarter, Hiram went into the locker room down 24-18. After the half, we saw a completely different team as the Terriers came out energized and focused. They slowly began chipping away at Oberlin's lead. The girls narrowed Oberlin's lead to six points at the end of the third quarter and then turned up the heat. Hiram caused nine Oberlin turnovers in the fourth quarter and quickly converted them into points.

Despite Oberlin shooting 53.8 percent from the floor compared to Hiram's 28.3 percent, Hiram was able to pull off a three point victory with the help from their defense. Oberlin had 34 turnovers while Hiram limited their own to only 14 turnovers. Hiram also played smart with their fouls by only sending Oberlin to the line for four foul shots the entire game. On the other hand, Hiram had 19 foul shots, from which they converted 15 points.

Hiram (12-12) is now 5-6 at home and 5-5 on the road. With tonight's win, Hiram gains a one game advantage over Oberlin in securing the sixth spot in the NCAC. Hiram is also one win away from breaking the most wins in a single season record. Hiram plays their final game at Denison on Wednesday at 6. Oberlin College (10-13) now drops to 5-5 at home and 5-6 on the road and will play Ohio Wesleyan on Wednesday.