FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Marian University women's basketball (1-4, 0-2 NACC) was defeated by Benedictine University by a final score of 67-49 at home in NACC action.

Throughout the first quarter, it was a back-and-forth affair as neither side could hold a lead greater than three points leading to a score of 16-16 heading into the first break.

In the second quarter, the Eagles took a 25-19 lead midway through the quarter and some costly Marian turnovers would give Benedictine the 40-22 lead into halftime.

To begin the second half, the Eagles would expand their lead to 18 forcing a Marian timeout. Again Benedictine would take the lead entering the final quarter of regulation 46-33.

The Sabre offense came to life in the fourth quarter with Marian chipping away at the Benedictine lead early in the quarter.The Eagle lead would be too much for the Sabres, however, as they were defeated 67-49.

The Sabres were led by senior Nicole Paulus who finished the game with 16 points, four rebounds and one assist. Junior Brandi Bender added 14 points and seven rebounds of her own, while freshman Carley Wilson recorded 10 points.

Marian will be back in action as they welcome NACC foe Wisconsin Lutheran to Sadoff gym Wednesday, December 7 with tip-off set for 7 p.m.

--FightBlueFight--