MUNCIE, Ind. - Northern Kentucky University Norse Women's Basketball continued its four-game road trip to open the season on Wednesday night, taking on Ball State as NKU eyed its first win of the season. After a close first couple of minutes, the Cardinals went on a massive run that proved to be insurmountable for the Norse, resulting in a 31-point loss. 

THE FACTS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 64, Ball State– 95
LOCATION: Worthen Arena - Muncie, Ind.
RECORDS: NKU: 0-3 (0-0 HL), BSU: 3-0 (0-0 MAC)
 
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- NKU tied the game at ten early on, just inside five minutes, off a Mia Jordan layup. After that bucket, the Cardinals ran the Norse out of the gym, going on a 32-3 run over the next ten minutes of play. Ball State's lead grew to 34 in the second quarter, before the Norse got it back to 28 at the half. 
- The second half was a close affair, as the Cardinals' lead ranged from 23 to 32 points. 
- Mya Meredith scored a season-high for any Norse player in the contest, dropping 18 points on 7-12 shooting. 
- Abby Wolterman had eight points and six rebounds. 
- Kylee Hunt recorded a season-high eight points. 
- NKU had 21 turnovers in the contest. 

NEXT UP
- The Norse wrap up their early road trip at Butler on Sunday at 5 PM. 

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