Box Score PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville suffered another defeat Saturday at the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center, this time falling 85-63 to WVU Tech.
 
The game started on a positive note for the Bears, as they were able to jump out to a 9-0 lead, which they held for most of the first half. Eventually though the Golden Bears' shooters began hitting on open looks from three-point range.
 
WVU Tech was able to take the lead on junior Amber Tully's three before going on an eight-point run. UPIKE battled back, eventually regaining the lead when freshman Christin Haney sank back-to-back threes before WVU Tech retied the game before the half.
 
WVU Tech began the second half with a quick 8-2 run, and from that point on the Bears' deficit only grew. The Bears had shot 50% from three-point range in the first half, but managed to shoot only 12.5% in the second.
 
The Bears, now 4-25 this season, were led in scoring by freshman guard Christin Haney, who had 14 points while playing all but three minutes of the contest. Haney was the only Bear in double figures, but fellow freshman guard Sydni Wainscott had eight points and led the Bears with eight assists. Although the Bears were outrebounded 39-31, sophomore guard Brogan Conley did have seven to go along with her nine points.
 
The Golden Bears of WVU Tech improved to 6-21 behind a comprehensive attack led by freshman guard Nia Nolan's double-double performance. Nolan's 16 assists were a game-high complimented by her 11 points.
 
Junior Amy Gardner had a game-high 22 points along with nine rebounds from the guard position. Tully added 15 points and nine more rebounds for WVU Tech.
 
The Bears will close out their season next Saturday when they welcome U.Va.-Wise into the Expo Center. The Golden Bears' next game will come on Thursday when they host Shawnee State University.
 
 
 
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