Blackburn Women's Basketball falls to Spalding

Blackburn Women's Basketball Team lost a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchup against Spalding University Saturday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Golden Eagles played suffocating defense as they held Blackburn under 28 percent from the floor, and under 10 percent from beyond the arc. Spalding forced the Beavers into 21 turnovers.

Thanks to the great defense, Spalding led the whole game and the largest lead was 31 points.

Blackburn was led by Savannah Kruse as she recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Callista Francis came off the bench and 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Jenna Dudra scored eight points and collected six rebounds.

The Golden Eagles had four players in double-digits. Megan Goeing led the way with 15 points, shooting six of 12 from the floor. Hunter Wright was credited with a double-double as she scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

This was the last game for the Beavers. They finish the season 5-19 (SLIAC 5-13), and Spalding finishes 15-10 (SLIAC 13-5).