DES MOINES, IA – The University of North Dakota women's basketball team fell to Drake University, 82-63, on Thursday evening at the Knapp Center. With the loss, the Fighting Hawks dropped to 3-7 on the season, while the Bulldogs improved to 4-5.

Drake opened the game with a dominant 27-10 first quarter, fueled by sharp three-point shooting (6-of-9). The Fighting Hawks found some momentum in the second period, outscoring the Bulldogs 20-13 behind Kiera Pemberton's efforts and strong bench contributions. Despite the rally, UND trailed 40-30 at halftime.

The Bulldogs regained control in the third quarter, extending their lead with efficient shooting (56.3% from the field). The Hawks managed 11 points in the frame but entered the fourth quarter down 63-41.

In the final frame, UND outscored Drake 22-19, highlighted by Jocelyn Schiller's late three-pointer and strong defensive effort, but the early deficit proved insurmountable.

The Fighting Hawks will return home to host Bethel on Saturday, December 14, at 1 p.m.

Postgame Notes:

   •       Kiera Pemberton led UND with 13 points, hitting 6-of-9 from the field.

   •       Walker Demers recorded 13 rebounds and seven points.

   •       Jocelyn Schiller chipped in 12 points and two assists.

   •       Drake outshot UND, hitting 47% (31-of-66) from the field compared to UND's 39% (23-of-59).

   •       The Bulldogs also excelled beyond the arc, shooting 40.6% (13-of-32) from three-point range.

How It Happened:

   •       Q1: UND 10, Drake 27

   •       Q2: UND 20, Drake 13

   •       Q3: UND 11, Drake 23

   •       Q4: UND 22, Drake 19

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