William Carey falls to No. 1 Marian, 81-64

William Carey lost 81-64 to No. 1 Marian at Tine Davis Gymnasium, with a third-quarter surge helping the Knights create distance in the women’s basketball game.

The Lady Crusaders were within four points at halftime, trailing 40-36 after a competitive first half. Marian took a 22-20 lead into the second quarter, then weathered multiple William Carey runs. The Crusaders cut the deficit to two at 32-30 and again with two minutes left in the half.

Marian opened the second half with three straight 3-pointers and outscored William Carey 27-15 in the third quarter. The Knights entered the final period ahead 67-51. William Carey cut the margin to 16 in the fourth, but could not get closer as Marian answered its comeback attempts.

William Carey was scheduled to host Brescia University on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Clinton Gymnasium.

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