Fayetteville, NC - The N.C. Wesleyan women's basketball team hit the road on Tuesday night and fell short to the Methodist Monarchs 64-57. The Battling Bishops were led in scoring by #4 Nadia Simmons at the guard position who had 15 points and six rebounds. Freshman Anaya Hall also showed out in the post grabbing nine rebounds and coming one point shy of double figures.

The Basics:
Score: N.C. Wesleyan 57, Methodist 64
Location/Venue: Fayetteville, NC / Riddle Center
Records: N.C. Wesleyan (8-9, 8-2 USA South), Methodist (12-15, 9-1 USA South)

In a battle for second place in the USA South, Wesleyan would get off to a sluggish start, trailing after the first quarter 18-8 and dropping the second quarter by a deficit of three. Exploding late in the second half, Wesleyan outrebounded the Monarchs and nearly grabbed 40 boards for the duration of the game. The stiffing defense would also force 12 Methodist turnovers and held the Monarchs to only 3-15 behind the line. While the second half comeback came up just short, the Battling Bishops are still in a great position to control their own destiny in conference play.

Up Next: 

Wesleyan will hit the road on Saturday to face William Peace in a conference rivalry game.