ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Macalester College women's basketball team fell to St. Catherine University, 81-57 in Saturday afternoon MIAC action at the Leonard Center. With just a four-point spread to start the fourth quarter (54-50), the Wildcats outscored the Scots 27-7 in the final 10 minutes to secure a victory. With the loss, Macalester falls to 8-15 overall and 3-13 in league play. St. Kate's improves to 12-11 overall and 6-10 in the MIAC.
 
Both teams battled hard to start the game, with the Scots entering the half down just two (37-35). Macalester kept the scoring effort even again in the third quarter, tacking on 15 points to the Wildcats' 17. St. Kate's didn't let up as they took off on a fourth quarter run and never looked back. The Wildcats shot 55% from the field in the second half and held Macalester to a 23.3% average by doubling in the post and forcing outside shots.
 
Regan Fruh (Helena, Mont./ Helena) led the Scots offensively on the night, finishing with 16 points and nine rebounds. Lauren Clamage (Lake Forest, Ill. / Lake Forest Academy) added 11 after connecting on three of eight shots from beyond the arc and both free throw attempts. Senior guard Erin Murray (Sparta, Wis. / Sparta) finished with 10 points, five rebounds and six assists.
 
Sophomore Leah Gray (San Rafael, Calif. / Branson School) finished with three blocks in the contest, bringing her total this season to 56 – a new Macalester record for most blocks in a season.
 
Seniors Erin Murray and Katelyn Kack (Minneota, Minn. / Minneota) were honored prior to tipoff for their contributions over the past four years to the women's basketball program.
 
 
The Scots will return to action on Wednesday, Feb. 17 when they travel to Minneapolis to take on Augsburg College. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m.