UNIVERSITY CENTER – The Saginaw Valley State University women's basketball team committed 30 turnovers on its way to a 73-61 defeat to the visiting University of Findlay on Saturday afternoon.
     The Lady Cardinals played a strong first half, posting a 13-point lead with 7:21 remaining on a driving layup by a senior Jill Herbig (Hamilton). Findlay finished the half with a 16-8 run that cut the Cardinal lead to 35-31 at intermission.
     The Lady Oilers took their first lead of the second half at the 10:12 mark on a jumper by senior forward Minda Watts. The visitors held a 60-59 advantage with 4:42 remaining and proceeded to score three straight baskets, ending with a layup by Watts at the 2:10 mark that created a seven-point cushion . The Oilers made five-of-nine free throws down the stretch as SVSU could only manage one basket, a layup by sophomore guard Tania Fliter (Griffith, IN).
     The story of the game was the turnovers as the Oilers not only forced the 30 miscues but committed only 10. Nine of the 10 SVSU players that saw playing time committed at least one turnover and four Cardinals committed five or more.
     SVSU also committed 10 more fouls (19 to 9) as Findlay made 16 of 22 free throws. The hosts made nine of 10 from the stripe.
     Saginaw Valley was led senior forward Sue Karber (Grosse Point/North) who tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds and two assists. Herbig chipped in with 11 points and four rebounds, while Fliter was the only other Lady Cardinal in double figures with 10.
     Watts posted game highs with 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Oilers. Freshman center Chantele Frost scored 13 and grabbed six rebounds. Sophomore guard Molly Holt poured in 10 points while junior guard Katie Stedcke dished out eight assists.
     The loss drops SVSU's record to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in GLIAC play. Findlay, which won the South Division last year, improved to 4-0, 3-0 in the conference.
     Saginaw Valley will return to action on Thursday, December 9 as the squad travels to Erie, Pa. for a 6 p.m. showdown with GLIAC foe Gannon University.

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