TIFFIN -- Despite a valiant effort, the Heidelberg University Women's Basketball team was unable to rally late in a 82-74 loss to Otterbein University on Saturday afternoon.  Three Student Princes finished in double figures, led by an 18-point, 10-rebound performance from Cheyanne Bean.  

Heidelberg slipped to 3-5 overall, 0-3 in the OAC.  The Cardinals improved to 3-4, 2-1.  

The sides were even through the first six minutes, but Otterbein took control late in the first quarter.  The Cardinals closed on an 8-2 run and led 18-12 after one.  

In the second quarter, the visitors padded their lead with a 12-2 run over a four-minute stretch. Trailing by as many as 16 in the quarter, HU closed the half on a 7-0 run. Otterbein led, 37-28.

The Cardinals shot 57.1% from the floor in a lopsided third quarter.  Leading by as many as 20, Otterbein led 62-45 after three.  

Bean played a major role in Heidelberg's fourth quarter comeback, scoring 10 points in the quarter -- eight of which came from the line.  Down 15 with less than five minutes left, HU went on a 10-0 run over a 3:24 span.  Heidelberg closed to within four, but a long rebound off a missed Otterbein free throw led to a jump ball. The possession arrow favored the Cardinals, who added another point at the line.  An open look at a 3-pointer rattled out for HU with 18 seconds left, essentially ending their hope of completing the comeback

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE: 

Chloe Gilbert had 13 points and Elisha Carter added 12 … Gilbert also had seven boards and three assists … Bean's double-double was her third of the season … Ashley Ballard blocked a game-high two shots … Otterbein had five players in double figures. 

UP NEXT: 

The Student Princes will focus on final exams this week before returning to action at Muskingum on Saturday.  Tipoff in New Concord is scheduled for 2 p.m.