HANCOCK, Mich. - Marian University women's basketball (2-4, 0-0 NACC) was defeated by UW-Platteville 79-62 to conclude the Finlandia Thanksgiving Classic.

UW-Platteville was able to get out to a fast start shooting 9-14 (.643) from the field in the first quarter to build a 23-8 advantage.  Marian was able to bounce back in the second quarter outscoring UW-Platteville 16-14 with five different Sabres scoring. 

The second half played out similarly to the second quarter with the Pioneers winning the third quarter by a 22-17 margin.  The Sabres responded with a 21-20 advantage in the final quarter but the Sabres were never able to dig out of their first-quarter hole.

Sophomore Serina Pehowski led the way for Marian with a game-high 18 points, while senior Paris Harris chipped in 17 points.  Pehowski was also able to grab eight rebounds.

Marian returns home to take on Rockford Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in the NACC opener for both teams.