Mary Baldwin women's basketball fell to Eastern Mennonite University on the road Tuesday, 90–43.
Eastern Mennonite's defense held the Fighting Squirrels at bay, holding Mary Baldwin to 11 points in the first half.
The Royals' Emma Johnson led all scorers with 14 points, shooting 4-of-5 from 3-point range. Eastern Mennonite's offense clicked as four players recorded double-digit points.
Freshman Lanie Bethel led the Fighting Squirrels with 10 points, her fifth game this season scoring at least 10.
Mary Baldwin battled on the boards with the Royals, as the Fighting Squirrels tallied 52 rebounds. Freshman Shyla Williams made her presence felt, grabbing 11 boards.
Turnovers proved costly for Mary Baldwin, as Eastern Mennonite forced 14.
The Fighting Squirrels return home Dec. 2 to face Christendom as part of a Mary Baldwin basketball doubleheader. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
Scoring Leaders:
Lanie Bethel-10
Malia Bullock-8
Rebounding Leaders:
Shyla Williams-11
Madison Newbauer-6