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<\/p>\n ROCHESTER, Mich. –\u00a0The Golden Grizzlies fell to Detroit Mercy 72-69 in a nail-biting rivalry game at OU Credit Union O’rena, despite a late push with 23 fourth-quarter points. The game featured eight ties and 14 lead changes, underscoring the closely contested nature of the matchup as Oakland fell just short of a win.<\/p>\n Oakland began the first quarter by overcoming an early deficit with efficient shooting beyond the arc. After the Titans took a 4-0 lead with two fastbreak layups, Makenzie Luehring’s<\/a> 3-pointer at 6:11 put Oakland on the board. Luehring, who achieved a career-high total of 33 points, was instrumental from the start as she tallied her fifth consecutive game of 20-plus points.<\/p>\n Midway through the quarter, Oakland capitalized on their defensive stops to shift momentum. Sereniti Roberts-Adams’<\/a> free throws at 5:15 tied the game, and Aalyssa Rogers’<\/a> jumper at 4:16 extended the lead to 7-4. Luehring further widened the gap with two more 3-pointers, giving Oakland a 13-6 advantage.<\/p>\n The quarter concluded with the Titans narrowing the deficit slightly with a late layup, but Oakland maintained control with a 13-8 lead at the end of the first quarter.<\/p>\n The second quarter began with Oakland holding a narrow lead, but Detroit Mercy quickly gained momentum with a layup from Jasmine Edwards and a 3-pointer from Kailee Davis, taking a 14-13 lead. Oakland responded with Sereniti Roberts-Adams<\/a> scoring a layup to regain the lead, 15-14. The teams traded baskets, with Luehring hitting a crucial 3-pointer at 4:21 to put Oakland ahead 24-22, adding to her first half tally of 20 points.<\/p>\n Anna Lassan hit a jumper with just 21 seconds left, trimming Oakland’s lead to one point. Despite the back-and-forth exchanges, Oakland managed to finish the quarter in front. The quarter concluded with Oakland narrowly ahead, with the score at 30-29.<\/p>\n The third quarter began with Roberts-Adams making an early layup, giving Oakland a slight edge at 32\u201329. The Titans quickly responded with a three-pointer by Davis, tying the game. Layla Gold<\/a> then connected on a three-pointer, keeping the score even at 37\u201337. Notably, Roberts-Adams achieved her first double-double of the season during this quarter.<\/p>\n As the quarter progressed, Oakland maintained its competitiveness, with Luehring and Lianna Baxter<\/a> contributing with a bucket each, allowing the home team to take a brief lead at 39\u201337. UDM countered with a series of free throws and a fast-break layup by Nisea Burrell, shifting the momentum.<\/p>\n Despite Oakland’s efforts, including another layup from Luehring, the Titans extended their lead with a late three-pointer by Aaliyah McQueen. The quarter ended with the Titans ahead 54-46, leaving Oakland trailing as they headed into the final quarter.<\/p>\n The final quarter began with Oakland narrowing the gap as Gold converted a layup just 26 seconds into play, bringing the score to 54-48. Despite an early push from the Titans, who managed a three-pointer by Davis at 8:56, Oakland responded with a strong presence in the paint. Gold and Baxter contributed crucial points, keeping Oakland within striking distance.<\/p>\n Midway through the quarter, Roberts-Adams and Luehring combined efforts to close the gap further, with Luehring’s free throws bringing the score to 59-54. The teams exchanged baskets, with Oakland’s defensive plays, including a steal by Luehring at 6:41, keeping the game within reach. With just over three minutes left, Baxter’s layup tied the game at 65, showcasing Oakland’s resilience.<\/p>\n As the quarter wound down, Luehring added pivotal free throws and a layup that kept the score tight. However, a late layup by Davis and a turnover by Oakland allowed UDM to hold a slight edge, concluding the game with a 72-69 victory for the visitors. Oakland’s offensive efforts in the paint and defensive stops kept the score close, but the game ended with the Titans maintaining their lead.<\/p>\n Luehring scored 33 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, and converted 9 of 10 free throws. Her performance made her one of two Horizon League players to drop 30+ points in a game this season. Roberts-Adams collected 10 rebounds, including 8 on the defensive side, and added 10 points. Gold tallied 14 points and grabbed four rebounds. Filippa Goula<\/a> distributed four assists and recorded five rebounds as well.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, the Oakland team will travel to face IU Indy on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The matchup is set for 6:30 p.m. at a venue in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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