CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following a two game skid, the Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers got back in the win column on Thursday night by defeating the Bearcats of Brescia University 79-50. With the win, the Lady Trailblazers get back to .500 in conference play.
OCU began the night hot on both ends of the floor, holding the Bearcats to 13 points in the opening 10 minutes while they posted 27. The defensive intensity improved even more in the second quarter, as the Lady Trailblazers outscored Brescia 20-4 to take a commanding 47-17 halftime lead.
In the second half, the Bearcats tried to cut into the lead but would ultimately fall short due to 25 team turnovers and a 27.3 FG%. Offensively, the Lady Trailblazers posted a 46 FG% and shot 85% from the line to help power the big win.
Both Staci Pertuset (SR/West Union, OH) and Rachel Gillum (FR/Springboro, OH) finished with 15-point performances, while Carolane Cox (SR/Chillicothe, OH) and Makayla DeArmond (SO/Springfield, OH) also finished in double figures with 13 and 10.
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Youth Groups Invited to Pizza and Points
Published: December 8, 2021
Ohio Christian University is hosting Pizza and Points for youth groups and
prospective students to cheer on the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
during the Men’s Basketball game against the Alice Lloyd College Eagles on
January 29th at 1pm.
The free event includes admission to the game, pizza, giveaways and face
painting. In addition, high school juniors and seniors can enter to shoot a
half court shot for a chance to win a $12,000 scholarship!
Watch our video from a previous Pizza & Points:
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Ohio Christian University is hosting Pizza and Points for youth groups and
prospective students to cheer on the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
during the Men’s Basketball game against the Alice Lloyd College Eagles on
January 29th at 1pm.
The free event includes admission to the game, pizza, giveaways and face
painting. In addition, high school juniors and seniors can enter to shoot
Ohio Christian University is hosting Pizza and Points for youth groups and
prospective students to cheer on the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
during the Men’s Basketball game against the
Archived Articles of Interest
2019-20 Season Comes To A Close In RSC Quarterfinals
Published: February 27, 2020
NEW ALBANY, IN – Qualifying for the conference tournament for the first
time under Head Coach Casey Coons, the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
faced the # 1 seed Grenadiers of Indiana University Southeast on Wednesday in
the River States Conference Quarterfinals. After a stellar first half effort
that included a five-point halftime lead, the Trailblazers struggled to slow
down the high powered Grenadiers in the final 20 minutes in the 93-78
loss. Ohio Christian came out of the gates firing, as a quick 9-0 run in the
opening minutes forced an early IU Southeast timeout. The
NEW ALBANY, IN – Qualifying for the conference tournament for the first
time under Head Coach Casey Coons, the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
faced the # 1 seed Grenadiers of Indiana University Southeast on Wednesday in
the River States Conference Quarterfinals. After a stellar first half effort
that included a five-point halftime lead, the Trailblazers struggled to slow
down the
NEW ALBANY, IN – Qualifying for the conference tournament for the first
time under Head Coach Casey Coons, the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
faced the # 1 seed Grenadiers of Indiana
Second Half Drought Hurts Trailblazers in Regular Season Finale
Published: February 23, 2020
PITTSBURGH, PA – Following a closely contested three point victory at home
earlier in the season, the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers could not
buy a bucket on Saturday, as the Pioneers of Point Park University evened the
season series at one a piece with a 80-46 win on Saturday. Ohio Christian's
largest drought would come in the second half, as the Pioneers opened the
second half strong on a 24-3 run that would distance them from their
opponent. Ohio Christian eventually slowed down the pace and was able to get
some quality offensive sets, but ultimately could not overcome
PITTSBURGH, PA – Following a closely contested three point victory at home
earlier in the season, the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers could not
buy a bucket on Saturday, as the Pioneers of Point Park University evened the
season series at one a piece with a 80-46 win on Saturday. Ohio Christian's
largest drought would come in the second half, as the Pioneers opened the
second half
PITTSBURGH, PA – Following a closely contested three point victory at home
earlier in the season, the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers could not
buy a bucket on Saturday, as the Pioneers of
Lady Trailblazers Wrap Up Regular Season At Point Park
Published: February 23, 2020
PITTSBURGH, PA – Wrapping up the regular season and looking ahead to the
conference tournament, the Lady Trailblazers battled the Pioneers of Point
Park University on Saturday. After defeating the Pioneers at home on Senior
Night in January, Ohio Christian could not complete the season sweep in a
92-88 road loss in Pittsburgh. After a close opening quarter, the Pioneers
jumped ahead in the second by using a 25-15 run to build a 12-point halftime
lead. Following the break, the Lady Trailblazers responded with a run of
their own, cutting the deficit to five entering the final 10 minutes
PITTSBURGH, PA – Wrapping up the regular season and looking ahead to the
conference tournament, the Lady Trailblazers battled the Pioneers of Point
Park University on Saturday. After defeating the Pioneers at home on Senior
Night in January, Ohio Christian could not complete the season sweep in a
92-88 road loss in Pittsburgh. After a close opening quarter, the Pioneers
jumped ahead in the
PITTSBURGH, PA – Wrapping up the regular season and looking ahead to the
conference tournament, the Lady Trailblazers battled the Pioneers of Point
Park University on Saturday. After defeating the
Trailblazers Clinch Postseason Birth In Comeback Fashion
Published: February 19, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – In a must win game, the Trailblazers of Ohio Christian
found themselves in an uphill battle on Tuesday, overcoming multiple deficits
to pull off a clutch comeback win over Carlow University. The win secures the
Trailblazers a spot in the 2020 River States Conference Postseason
Tournament, beginning February 26th.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – In a must win game, the Trailblazers of Ohio Christian
found themselves in an uphill battle on Tuesday, overcoming multiple deficits
to pull off a clutch comeback win over Carlow University. The win secures the
Trailblazers a spot in the 2020 River States Conference Postseason
Tournament, beginning February 26th.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – In a must win game, the Trailblazers of Ohio Christian
found themselves in an uphill battle on Tuesday, overcoming multiple deficits
to pull off a clutch comeback win over Carlow
Lady Trailblazers Hold Off Celtics In Thriller, Clinch Postseason Birth
Published: February 19, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Despite a third quarter surge by the Celtics, the Ohio
Christian University Lady Trailblazers held on for their 18th win of the
season on Tuesday. With the win, the Lady Trailblazers clinched a spot in the
2020 River States Conference Tournament beginning next week.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Despite a third quarter surge by the Celtics, the Ohio
Christian University Lady Trailblazers held on for their 18th win of the
season on Tuesday. With the win, the Lady Trailblazers clinched a spot in the
2020 River States Conference Tournament beginning next week.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Despite a third quarter surge by the Celtics, the Ohio
Christian University Lady Trailblazers held on for their 18th win of the
season on Tuesday. With the win, the Lady
