MANKATO, Minn - The North Central University Women's basketball team was on the road Wednesday night as they dropped a Upper Midwest Athletic Conference matchup against Bethany Lutheran College by a score of 94-78. After falling behind early in the first quarter the Rams battled back in the final three quarters but the Vikings continued to play at a high level to outlast the Rams.

NCU was led by a big night from senior Lizzy Swanson who had 24 points. Swanson shot 7-for-18 from the field while also adding eight rebounds in an all around effort. Bethany Shield added 21 points for a career high and a season high in her freshman campaign. Shield went 6-for-15 from the field while also shooting a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Haley Modahl added 14 points while Colleen Honn added seven points off the bench for the Rams.

The Rams will waste little time as they push forward in the heart of this tough conference schedule. On Saturday the Rams will head on the road for a short trip to Northwestern St. Paul for another tough UMAC test slated to begin at 5:00 p.m.