LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Ohio women's basketball team nearly erased a 10-point fourth quarter deficit on Saturday.
However, Liberty was able to hold off the Bobcats, 66-63, at Liberty Arena.
Ohio (0-2) trailed 56-46 after Dee Brown's 3-pointer with 8:05 to play.
The Bobcats quickly mounted a comeback, trailing 58-56 with 5:06 left after Gabby Burris' three-point play.
Ohio was never able to force a tie. The Flames went back ahead 63-56 after two free throws by Mya Berkman with 3:39 left.
The Bobcats continued to fight back, trailing 63-62 with 1:10 to play after Cierra Hooks' jumper in the paint.