#17 Tartans Fall at Home to #14 John Carroll

(PITTSBURGH, Pa.) - The 17th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University hosted 14th-ranked John Carroll University on Friday, November 14 for its first home game of the season. The Tartans fell, 61-41, to the Blue Streaks who are now 4-0 on the season while the Tartans are 1-1.

How it Happened

• The Tartans led 15-14 after the first quarter thanks to 46.7% shooting from the field.
• The Blue Streaks controlled the second quarter and out scored the Tartans 15-6 for the frame to take an eight-point halftime lead, 29-21.
• During the second period, the Blue Streaks shot 35.3% while the Tartans hit just three shots from the field for a 21.4% showing.
• An even third quarter fell to John Carroll by a point. The Tartans couldn't find the hoop, hitting just 17.6% from the field and trailed by nine going into the final quarter.
• After the Blue Streaks opened the fourth with a steal and layup, the went on to shoot 52.9%, their best of the game, and extended the lead to 20 points by the final horn.

Tartan Stats

• Senior Nicole Timko hit two three-pointers and scored 10 points.
• Senior Savannah Gibbs pulled down 11 rebounds, including eight offensive boards.
• Freshman Aleena Dinker led the team with three assists.
• Sophomore Payton Baney had eight points, five rebounds, and two steals.

Blue Streak Stats

• Ava Ryncarz had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
• Nicci Finazzo scored 12 points off the bench.
• Graci Semptimphelter tallied 10 points.
• Carly Perusek had nine points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

Up Next

The Tartans travel to St. Francis University for an exhibition contest against the Red Flash on Tuesday, November 18 at 11:00 a.m.