Box Score WATERLOO, ON - The Brock University women's basketball team (5-3 OUA) dropped a 57-51 decision to the Laurier Golden Hawks Wednesday night on the road.

The Badgers jumped out to an early 9-1 lead and held a five-point lead after one quarter 13-8. With just under five minutes left in the second quarter, Lauier took their first lead of the ball game 16-15 and held a two-point lead at the half 25-23.

The Golden Hawks extended their lead to ten points late in the third quarter and held onto a six-point lead 38-32 after 30 minutes.

Early in the fourth quarter, Laurier extended their lead to 11 points. Brock rallied back with 14-5 run to bring it within two points 50-48 with just two minutes left in regulation. The Badgers offense would go just 1-for-5 from the field in the final two minutes, as they dropped their second straight in 2016 and fifth straight overall.

Brock had three players in double figures led by Jenalyn Yumol (London, ON) who recorded 13 points and four assists. Melissa Tatti (Ancaster, ON) added 12 points and eight rebounds while Kira Cornelissen (Alymer, ON) chipped in with 10 points and five boards. 

For the game, Brock shot just 27.8% (20-for-72) from the field, including a dismal 18.8% (3-for-16) from beyond the arc and 57.1% (8-for-14) from the free throw line. The Golden Hawks shot 29.0% (20-for-69) from the floor, 23.1% (6-for-26) from long range and 55.0% (11-for-20) from the charity stripe.

Brock returns to action on Saturday when they take on the Waterloo Warriors on the road.