Huskies defeated by #2 Eagles 77-49

ASHLAND, Ohio. - Michigan Tech women's basketball suffered defeat 77-49 at No. 2 Ashland Thursday night, ending a four-game win streak at Charles Kates Gymnasium.

Annie Roshak led the Eagles with 16 points and Ashland shot 50-percent from the floor to stay undefeated at 13-0. Katelyn Meister posted a strong effort for Tech with 15 points, five rebounds but the Huskies fell to 10-3 overall.

The Eagles drew separation in the second quarter, outscoring the Huskies 21-10 over the ten-minute span with seven offensive rebounds in the first half. Ashland collected 42 rebounds in the game, compared to 31 for Michigan Tech, and forced 15 turnovers. 

Ashland's relentless high ball pressure forced MTU into contested shot attempts from the 3-point line, with just five makes on 25 tries (20-percent).

Meanwhile, the Eagles connected 10 of 24 attempts from downtown (42-percent), including three makes by Morgan Yoder, who finished with nine points. AU's bench also contributed 34 points and Zoe Miller scored 15 with eight rebounds.

"We made some mistakes and did not play our best, but give credit to Ashland," said head coach Sam Clayton. "They are a talented, well-coached team that came out and played a complete game tonight. We struggled against their pressure. I look forward to the opportunity to bounce back on Saturday."

Ashland led by as many as 32 early in the fourth quarter and never trailed.

Thursday was the first meeting between the two since the 2020-21 NCAA Midwest Region Tournament semifinals. The Huskies have won just three times in Ashland over the past 20 years.

Michigan Tech (10-2) continues on the road Saturday against Walsh (5-6). Tipoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Ashland (13-0) continues Saturday against West Liberty (6-4).