ADRIAN, Mich. -- The Adrian College women's basketball team hosted Siena Heights University in a spirited match-up at the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center on Tuesday night ahead of Thanksgiving. The Bulldogs and Saints battled continuously back and forth, but it was the Saints who came out with a 57-50 win.

The Bulldogs trailed early in the first quarter, at one point trailing the Saints, 18-4. Although, the Bulldogs continued their fight to bring things closer throughout the night. Siena took a 29-20 lead into the half, setting up for an exciting second half and with the Bulldogs outscoring the Saints in quarter three, the fight went down to the final buzzer as a late comeback effort fell just short for the Bulldogs.

Kylie Skidmore led Adrian in scoring on Tuesday, collecting 15 points, along with 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal. She had help from Morgan Babb, who was a threatening presence in the key all night, registering 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal. Aubrie Ickes and Anya Riley led the Bulldogs in boards, posting 7 each. Ickes and Darby Lienerth led the way in the steals column with 2 apiece.

Adrian finished the night with a 36.5 shooting percentage from field goal range, a 23.5 shooting percentage from downtown, and a 66.7 shooting percentage from the free-throw line.

The Adrian College women's basketball squad returns to the court on December 4 at Kalamazoo College for the team's first MIAA conference game. Tip off at 6:00 PM in Kalamazoo.