Winona State's women's basketball team nearly pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback on the road. Trailing Michigan Tech by 13 points in the fourth quarter, the Warriors rallied to within a single point before falling 69-65.
Vivica Bretton led the comeback with a career-high 28 points. She also finished with nine rebounds and four assists in the loss, which left Winona State with a 2-2 record.
The Warriors got within one point with 2:04 remaining. Michigan Tech did not give up the lead, however, holding Winona State scoreless over the closing stretch and sealing the result at the free-throw line.
As a team, Winona State shot 43.9 percent from the field, making 25 of 57 attempts, and outrebounded Michigan Tech 41-33. The difference came from long range, where Michigan Tech made 12 three-pointers to six for the Warriors.
Winona State's next game is an exhibition against Bethel, set for Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in Rochester, Minnesota.
