WAYNESBURG, Pa. (Feb. 4) – The Waynesburg University women's basketball team played host to Saint Vincent College on Wednesday night. The Yellow Jackets managed to open up an early lead against the Bearcats, but when the final buzzer sounded, the visiting team picked up an 81-57 win.
 
After 7:15 of play, the Jackets (10-10, 7-6) held a 9-8 edge on SVC (18-2, 12-1). Unfortunately, that was the last lead the Orange and Black enjoyed on the night, as the Bearcats used an 11-0 run to take a 19-9 lead. Saint Vincent led by as many as 21 points in the first half, before settling for a 40-21 advantage at the break.
 
Waynesburg trimmed its deficit down to as little as 12 points in period number two, but couldn't complete the comeback effort. A cold shooting day from the floor (27.1 percent) ultimately doomed the Jackets. The Bearcats connected on 43 percent of its attempts from the field.
 
The home team was led by senior guard Rebecca Kerr, who scored a team-high 13 points. Junior forward Heather Davis and junior guard Lauren Blair chipped in 11 and 10 points, respectively. Sophomore forward Haley Delaney paced Waynesburg on the boards with a team-high eight rebounds. Kerr notched a game-high five steals in the loss.
 
The Jackets face another stern test on Saturday, Feb. 7, when they host Washingotn & Jefferson. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.