By Chris Schmidbauer, Sports Information Director

Toledo, OH -- The Owens Express Women's team jumped out to a seven point lead after the first period, and they would go on to beat Columbus State on Saturday 73-63. 

The Express would lead 24-17 after shooting nearly 60% from the field. Owens would extend their lead to eight at the break, leading 42-34 at halftime. Shyah Wheeler would score 23 points in the first half to help pace the Express in the first half. 

Despite getting into foul trouble in the third, the Express would still extend their lead. Owens would push their lead to 14 points after a pair of layups from Whitney Thames and Allison Finch. Columbus State's Mickale Bates would cut the Owens advantage to single digits with a layup at the 43-second mark in the third. The Express would still extend their lead to nine as both teams headed to the final period.

The Cougar comeback would continue