ROANOKE, VA - The Mary Baldwin College basketball team fell to Hollins University 50-72 this evening in a non-conference matchup.

Both teams struggled offensively in the first ten minutes of the game as Hollins held a slight 14-6 lead.  The home team then built a 35-19 lead in the final ten minutes as they controlled the boards out-rebounding the Fighting Squirrels 29-13 in the first half.  

In the second half, Hollins continued to build their lead to 24 behind Chanci Wright who shot a perfect 5-5 from the field and 3-3 from the free throw line in the final 20 minutes.  The 6'0 Senior finished the night with a game-high 18 points and 7 rebounds.

Senior Shanice Miles led Mary Baldwin with 16 points and 7 boards.  She was followed by sophomore Precious Parker who finished with 9 points and 6 rebounds.

Mary Baldwin College 0-3 (0-0 USAS) play their first home contest Tuesday, November 26 when they host Eastern Mennonite.  Tip-off is 6:00PM.