TOWSON, Md. – The Millersville women's basketball team fell to Towson tonight in an exhibition game.  

The Tigers proved to be too much for the Marauders early, taking a 20-6 lead in the first quarter of play, and extending the lead to 45-21 at the half. They would continue the strong play in the second leading to an eventual 95-46 victory.

Freshman, Makiah Shaw, who has been a bright spot this year for the rebuilding Marauders, was able to score a team-high 11 points off 3-5 shooting from the field. The forward also cashed in on all of her free throw attempts, going 4-4 on the night. Another freshman, Bria Beverly, scored six points and also was perfect from the line throughout the night, shooting 6-6.

POST GAME REACTION FROM HEAD COACH SHARAY HALL
• On competing with a Division I program: "Competing against D1 team was a great experience for our team. We showed heart and toughness while playing today."

• On what the team can take away from tonight: "We will learn from our mistakes and continue to grow as a team. With our next game being another D1 team , we hope to build off the way we played today and continue to play hard"


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE 
• Shaw led the team in scoring with 11, while Beverly was behind her with six.
• Mia Leonard grabbed a team-high seven rebounds on the night. 
• Ty Taylor was able to record one steal to add to her team lead. 

UP NEXT
•The Marauders will head to Princess Anne, Md. to take on another Division I program in Maryland Eastern Shore on Sunday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.

•The group will open Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East play in the new year, as Shepherd will visit for a game on Jan. 5, 2022.