Grand Rapids, MI- The Mount Mary Basketball team and the Cougars of Kuyper College engaged in a close game that came down to the last two minutes on Wednesday in West Michigan.

In the end, it was the superior three point shooting of Kuyper that was the difference in the game as Kuyper held off Mount Mary by a final score of 65-56.

Statistically, Mount Mary held an advantage at the free throw line, forced more turnovers in the contest, and rebounding was largely even.  The different was a 26-13 first quarter in which Kuyper was red hot from the floor and three point line, with many of the made shots highly contested by MMU defenders.

In the end, Kuyper shot a remarkable 10-21 from the three point line (47.6%) to just 5-22 for the Blue Angels (22.7%).  This differential was enough for Kuyper to claim the single digit win.

India Lucas continued what has been a stellar senior season, Lucas achieved a double double with 13 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals.  Avery Gorn continued her emergence as a key player for MMU with 12 points and 4 rebounds.  Joselyn Gonzales also had a double double for the Blue Angels, as she scored 12 and snared 10 rebounds.  

Sanai Ballard added nine points and Vanessa Diaz eight.

The game at Kuyper wraps up a marathon stretch for MMU in which they played seven games in 19 days.  The Blue Angels (7-11) will have over a week off before returning the Bloechl Center Floor.  On Saturday, January 25th, MMU will host Great Lakes Christian College in a match up with a 12 pm tip.  Stay tuned to www.mtmaryathletics.com for all coverage of Blue Angel Basketball.