TIFFIN -- The Heidelberg University women's basketball team broke in the new year with an 84-49 loss to John Carroll University on Wednesday evening. Elisha Carter was the lone Student Prince in double figures, pouring in 14 points on the night.  

John Carroll jumped out to a 14-7 advantage over the first eight minutes of the game.  Heidelberg countered with an 8-2 run over the final two minutes, highlighted by back-to-back triple hits by Carter.  JCU led, 16-15.  

The Blue Streaks outscored HU in the second quarter, 24-8, shooting 45% from the floor and hitting four 3-pointers.  

Heidelberg was outscored 20-16 in the third, staying close by going 8-for-8 from the foul line.

JCU padded their lead in the fourth with three 3-pointers.  

The visitors held a narrow 47-40 edge on the glass, with Ashley Ballard collecting a game-high 10 boards.  

The Student Princes slipped to 2-10 on the season, 0-5 in the always-rugged OAC. JCU moved to 8-4, 3-2.  

Heidelberg returns to action on Saturday -- on the road at Otterbein for the second half of a men's/women's doubleheader with the Cardinals.  The men's game is slated for a 5 p.m. tip to accommodate a track meet, with the women's game to follow.