ANDERSON, Ind. – The Franklin women's basketball team played their final road game of the regular season on Saturday (Feb. 4) afternoon, taking on the Anderson Ravens.
 
The Grizzlies (8-13, 5-8 HCAC) and Ravens (14-7, 9-4 HCAC) needed extra time to settle the conference matchup, with the Ravens using a late run to earn an 80-75 overtime victory.
 
How it Happened
The Grizzlies came out firing on the offensive end, taking a 14-point lead in the opening period before a 7-0 Anderson run closed out the quarter and made it 25-18. The Griz went 8-for-12 from the field and knocked down all six of their free throws in an efficient opening quarter. Franklin re-claimed a double figure lead in the second before an Anderson run late in the first half cut the Griz lead to 40-39 at the halftime break.
 
The Grizzlies led 59-53 after three and extended that lead to 66-58 with 4:16 to play. But the lead evaporated down the stretch as Anderson scored the final seven points of regulation to tie the game and the first five of overtime to take the lead for good.
 
Inside the Box Score
-Franklin knocked down 40% (24-for-60) of their field goals and was a sparkling 21-for-23 from the free throw line.
-Jordan Coon led all players with 23 points.
-CiCi Bailey notched a new career-high with 21 points, going 7-for-10 from the field and 6-for-7 from the line while grabbing a team-high six rebounds.
-Maddie Barnes chipped in with 13 points, tying Coon for the team lead with three triples.
-Sarah O'Day led all players with five assists.
-Rebounds proved critical in the outcome, with Anderson holding a 48-31 edge on the glass and an 18-2 advantage in second chance points.
 
Up Next
The Grizzlies begin a regular season ending three-game homestand on Wednesday (Feb. 8) night, taking on the Hanover Panthers. Tip-off from the Spurlock Center is set for 7:00 p.m.