Marian University women’s basketball (2-3, 0-0 NACC) used a late free throw from senior Lexi Brakebush to defeat Beloit 51-50. 

• Marian scored the first eight points of the game and led by as much as 15 in the opening stanza.
• The Sabres were able to head into the first stoppage of action with a 20-6 advantage.
• A strong start to the second quarter helped the Buccaneers cut their deficit down to 28-20 going into halftime.
• Marian was able to build its lead back to double-digits at 11 points with 5:28 left in the third quarter.
• After BC responded with seven unanswered points, a quick three-pointer and layup from the Sabres gave MU a 44-35 lead going into the final 10 minutes.
• The Sabre offense went cold as Beloit used an 11-3 run to only trail 47-46 with 1:02 to play.
• A three-pointer with six seconds saw the Buccaneers tie the game at 50-50.
• After a Sabre timeout and advancement, senior Lexi Brakebush was able to draw a foul with four ticks left and went 1-of-2 from the charity stripe to give Marian a lead.
• A late desperation three-pointer from the Buccaneers would be off line to give Marian its second straight win.

• Marian was 16-of-55 (.291) from the field and 7-of-23 (.304) from beyond the arc.
• Beloit finished 18-of-60 (.300) and 9-of-34 (.265) on three-pointers.
• In the opening quarter, the Sabres were 6-of-14 (.429) from the field, 4-of-8 (.500) on triple attempts, and 4-of-4 (1.000) at the free-throw line.
• Marian outscored Beloit 7-2 in second chance points.
• The Buccaneer bench played a key role outscoring the Marian bench 25-9.
• Marian is now 1-1 all-time against Beloit.

	Senior Lexi Brakebush had a game-high 17 points to go with seven rebounds and two steals.  She also went 4-of-5 (.800) on three-point attempts.
	Junior Chelsea King chipped in 14 points, six rebounds, and four steals.
	Senior Lyla Bartol had six points with just as many rebounds.