William Jewell spoiled Truman State’s Senior Day with a doubleheader sweep.
The Cardinals rallied from 18 down in the third quarter to win the women’s game 70-69. Kate Hillyer hit a shot with 12 seconds left for the game-winner. Hillyer and Caitlyn Behling both scored 19. It was the first time in 11 tries that the Jewell women won at Pershing Arena. Jordan Cunningham had 19 for Truman. The Bulldogs drop to the 8th and final spot in the GLVC Tournament. They will match up with top seed Lewis Thursday night at 6:00. The Truman women wrap up the regular season 14-16 overall and 11-9 in conference play. The Cardinals finish the season 8-18 and 6-14 in the GLVC.
postgame with Theo Dean:
The Jewell men never trailed in winning 82-70. Jordan Jermain led the Cardinals with 26 points. Truman sophomore Kobi Williams had a career-high 31 points and notched his first double-double with 10 rebounds. The Bulldogs wrap up the regular season 17-11 and 11-9 in the GLVC. The ‘Dogs will be the 6th seed in the conference tournament and play Upper Iowa Friday afternoon at 2:15. Jewell finishes the season 12-16 and 9-11 in league play.
postgame with Jeff Horner:
