NORTH CANTON, Ohio – The Kentucky Wesleyan College women's basketball team stumbled on the road Saturday afternoon, suffering a 84-72 loss at Walsh University in Great Midwest Athletic Conference action.

With four regular season games left, the Panthers remain in first place with a one game lead over Walsh and Cedarville.  Wesleyan has already clinched a postseason berth but the conference regular season title is still up for grabs.

The Panthers built up a nine-point lead in the first quarter, capped by a deep three-pointer from Kaylee Clifford.  Wesleyan shot 40% from the field in the first frame to Walsh's 26% to take a 19-14 lead after 10 minutes of action.

Wesleyan's offense went cold in the second quarter, being held to 11 points on 31.25% shooting.  The Cavaliers heated up to score 27 points and take a 41-30 lead to the break.

The third quarter saw the Panther offense find its rhythm, outscoring Walsh 22-16 to erase the double digit deficit.  In the final minute, Emma Johnson knocked back a three and Keelie Lamb tabbed a lay up to make it a five-point game entering the final quarter.

Wesleyan couldn't close the gap in the fourth frame as the Cavaliers maintained a double figure lead the final five minutes of the contest.

Johnson led the offense with 21 points off the bench, boasting a shooting percentage of .500.  Clifford and Lily Grimes both finished with 17 points.  Kaylee Duncan posted a team-high six rebounds while Jenna Martin paced the Panthers with three steals.

The Panthers return home next week for their final home stand of the regular season.  Wesleyan hosts Davis & Elkins on Thursday followed by Alderson Broaddus on Saturday.  Saturday's match up marks both Senior Day and Alumni Day at the Owensboro Sportscenter.

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