ADRIAN, Mich. - The Adrian College women's basketball team took a short trip across town to face Siena Heights in a heated rivalry matchup on Wednesday night, coming away with a thrilling 52-51 victory.

The Bulldogs opened the game strong, building a small lead early in the first quarter before Siena Heights closed the gap to just three. Adrian held on to a 17-15 advantage after the opening frame.

In the second quarter, Siena Heights found their rhythm and briefly took the lead, but Adrian kept the pressure on and trailed by only a slim margin at halftime. Coming out of the break, the Bulldogs shifted into another gear, trading baskets with Siena throughout a tightly contested third quarter.

The fourth quarter continued the back-and-forth battle. Down by one in the final seconds, Adrian made their last possession count as Morgan Babb sank a clutch mid-range jumper to seal the one-point victory — the Bulldogs' first win over Siena Heights since 2019.

Aubrie Ickes led the way with an impressive 19 points and nine rebounds, also adding three assists. Babb finished with eight points, six rebounds, and two assists. As a team, Adrian shot 38% from the field, 22% from three-point range, and went 6-for-12 from the free-throw line.

Up Next: The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday, November 15 where they will travel to Case Western Reserve University. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM.