MIDLAND, Mich. — The Malone University women's basketball team (16-12, 12-8 G-MAC) closed out its regular season with an 84-66 loss to Northwood University (20-7, 16-4 G-MAC) on Saturday, March 2.

The Pioneers had already clinched a berth in the G-MAC Tournament but their seed could have depended on the outcome of Saturday's regular season finale. The Pioneers faced an early deficit as they trailed the Timberwolves 24-15 after a quarter of play. The hosts turned things up another notch in the second quarter and led 50-32 at the break. Northwood continued to extend their lead in the third quarter as they outscored the Pioneers 26-16. Malone won the fourth quarter 18-8 but it wasn't enough to get themselves back in the game. The loss means that Malone will be the No. 7 seed heading into the tournament and will face off with No. 2-seeded Kentucky Wesleyan University (21-5, 16-4 G-MAC).

Inside the Box Score

Nataley Armstrong led the Pioneers with 13 points, three assists, and a steal.

Aila Miller added 13 points and two rebounds.

Brooklyn Troyer had 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists.

Kyli Horn and Erin Kaufman each had six points. Kaufman grabbed seven rebounds.

Brinn Hunt had five points and five rebounds.

What's Next

The No. 7 Pioneers will face No. 2 Kentucky Wesleyan University in the G-MAC Tournament Quarterfinals on Tuesday afternoon, March 5. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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