McKENZIE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Southern women's basketball dropped their fifth loss of the season in a 71-52 result with Bethel on Thursday.

Janiyha Riley led the Firehawks with 15 points.

The Firehawks held the lead at the half 38-35 and trailed after three 50-55. The final quarter would be brutal for UTS. The Firehawks would go 0-12 from the floor with their only points coming from the free-throw line.

UTS would shoot 19 of 60 for 32% from the field. There would be two lead changes and two ties.

NEXT UP

The Firehawks will return home to host Freed-Hardeman on Saturday, December 10th. Tip-off is slated for 1:00 p.m.

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