F&M struck first to lead 2-0 early on as a result of a quick Kennedy Wilburn layup. However, it turned out being the lone lead of the contest for the Diplomats as the Bullets unleashed for a 18-7 run to end the first frame. 

 

The Diplomats kept the game in striking distance throughout the rest of the first half as F&M was only outscored by three (13-10) to head to the locker room down a dozen - 31-19.

 

F&M pulled out a 7-1 run to end the frame, trimming a once 21 point advantage down to 44-29. An Ally Trebelev three pointer with 45 seconds remaining polished off the quarter for the Diplomats.

 

The Diplomats only mustered seven points in the final frame, ultimately falling by a 56-36 final.

 

F&M were outshot by the Garnets 33.3%-24.5% overall and outrebounded 40-36. The Diplomats held a higher three point percentage (28.6%) beyond the arc over the Bullets (16.7%). F&M also lead in second chance buckets (14-10). The turnovers were a game changer, however, as the Diplomats committed 20 to Gettysburg's 12. 

 

Kenna Williams and Kennedy Wilburn led the Diplomats in scoring with seven apiece. Jaclyn Feit added three blocks off the bench for F&M.

 

The Diplomats will head back to the Mayser Center on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. to take on Swarthmore, who are currently one spot ahead of F&M in the CC playoff race.