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\n \u00a0Detroit Mercy
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<\/p>\n HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Golden Grizzlies narrowly fell to Northern Kentucky in a final-minute thriller on the road, 77-76, in a tense league matchup at Truist Arena.\u00a0<\/p>\n Oakland began the game with a focus on scoring in the paint, with Lianna Baxter’s<\/a> tip-in narrowing the early gap. Filippa Goula<\/a> contributed with a fast-break layup and a subsequent free throw, sparking a brief momentum shift. Goula, who scored a season-high 22 total points, was instrumental in keeping Oakland competitive. Oakland managed to keep pace with the Norse by hitting crucial shots, including a three-pointer by Jasmine “Jazzy” Dupree-Hebert as the quarter winded down.<\/p>\n Despite Oakland’s efforts, the Norse maintained a steady pace, capitalizing on turnovers to extend their lead. Makenzie Luehring’s<\/a> layup and an assist to Goula for a three-pointer helped Oakland close the gap. Luehring, who had a career-high total of 26 points, marked her fourth straight 20-point game in this one. Oakland finished the first quarter trailing by five points, with a score of 25-20.<\/p>\n Oakland began the second quarter with a determined effort, highlighted by Layla Gold’s<\/a> 3-pointer at 7:46, assisted by Dupree-Hebert, temporarily narrowing the gap. Despite the offensive push, Oakland struggled to maintain defensive pressure, allowing the Norse to capitalize on turnovers and extend their lead.<\/p>\n Luehring contributed a fast-break 3-pointer at 3:59, attempting to close the deficit. Oakland’s defense, however, faced challenges, allowing NKU to score consistently in the paint and from the free-throw line. As the quarter ended, Oakland trailed with a score of 44-32, as the Norse added a late three-pointer to their advantage.<\/p>\n Oakland began the third quarter with a strong offensive push, highlighted by Baxter’s three-pointer at 9:47, assisted by Goula. This momentum continued as Oakland went on a scoring run, cutting the deficit to 44\u201340 with Luehring’s layup at 8:03. Goula contributed significantly, adding a three-pointer and two free throws as a part of a 12-point quarter, bringing the score tighter at 46\u201342.<\/p>\n Oakland maintained pressure, with Luehring and Dupree-Hebert each connecting from beyond the arc, narrowing the gap to 52\u201347. In the final minutes, Goula nailed a fast-break three-pointer at 2:00 brought Oakland within one point, 55\u201354. Despite taking a brief lead after Luehring’s two free throws at 0:58, NKU edged ahead with a late layup and free throws, closing the quarter with a 59\u201356 advantage. Oakland outscored NKU 24\u201315 in the quarter but entered the final quarter trailing by three.<\/p>\n Oakland entered the fourth quarter trailing the Norse, managing to keep the game competitive with effective free-throw shooting. Luehring contributed significantly from the line, making six free throws to help Oakland stay within reach. Sereniti Roberts-Adams<\/a> also added a crucial layup to extend the lead momentarily.<\/p>\n Aalyssa Rogers<\/a> and Goula both hit crucial floaters in the final two minutes of play, keeping the game as a seesaw affair. Oakland briefly regained the lead late in the quarter with Layla Gold<\/a> adding free throws, yet NKU responded with a late 3-pointer by Karina Bystry.<\/p>\n In the final moments, a tie was broken when Anna Hamilton converted an and-one, putting NKU ahead. Oakland’s attempt at a last-second jumper fell short, and the game concluded with the Norse edging out a 77\u201376 victory.<\/p>\n Luehring scored 26 points, connecting on 7 of 19 shots and converting 11 of 12 free throws. Goula added 22 points, making 8 of 12 shots from the field, including three 3-pointers, and recorded two steals. Roberts-Adams contributed with 11 rebounds, grabbing four offensive boards and seven defensive. Dupree-Hebert scored 7 points and made two 3-pointers, alongside one steal and one assist, while Roberts-Adams grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds.<\/p>\n In their next game, Oakland will host Detroit Mercy on Saturday, Feb. 7. The matchup is set for 1 p.m. at the OU Credit Union O’rena in Rochester, Michigan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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