DETROIT (2-15-25) - Graduate Student
Emaia O'Brien posted a team-high 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting and 3-for-9 from 3-point range on Senior Day. However, it was not enough as Detroit Mercy put forth a valiant effort but fell 76-60 to Green Bay on Saturday afternoon at Calihan Hall.
Fifth-year senior
Aaliyah McQueen was the only other Titan in double figures with 10 points and five rebounds. Sophomore
Makayla Jackson added seven points also with five boards. Senior
Chanteese Craig matched a Titan career high with seven points going 5-for-6 from the free throw line.
Graduate student
Jasmine Edwards and senior
Katie Burton also chipped in with five points each.
Detroit Mercy (13-11, 7-9 HL) tied the game at 12-12 to open the first quarter before Green Bay (23-5, 16-1 HL) closed out the frame with a 16-3 run to lead 28-15. The Titans shot 50.0% (6-for-12) from the field but were outdone by the Phoenix, who shot a blistering 70.6% (12-for-17) from the floor.
UDM held a 12-11 advantage in the second quarter to trail 39-27 at the half.
The Titans mounted a comeback to open the third quarter as O'Brien and Burton each hit a triple, followed by a layup and pair of free throws from Craig, cutting the deficit to six points, 45-39, with 6:05 left in the third quarter. Green Bay once again responded with a 14-0 run to take a commanding 20-point lead at 59-39 going into the fourth quarter.
The Titans shot 60.0% (9-for-15) from the field in the fourth quarter but couldn't gain any ground due to the Phoenix also shooting 60.0% (6-for-10) to secure their 15th consecutive win.
Detroit Mercy closes out their three-game home stand against Youngstown State on Thur. Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
