In a WHAC Conference basketball clash, the Madonna fell to the Lourdes Grey Wolves with a final score of 68-45 on November 19, 2025, at their home court in Livonia, MI. Despite the effort from key players like
Terre'ya Moore,
Breasia Gamble, and
Faith Jungwirth, the Crusaders could not surmount the solid defensive efforts of the Grey Wolves.
The game commenced with Lourdes gaining an early lead due to a decisive jumper by Oliwia Dyja, propelling the Grey Wolves with a 7-point lead by the end of the first quarter, standing at 15-8. Madonna struggled with turnovers which allowed Lourdes to build on their advantage in the second quarter, which ended narrowly at 25-24 in favor of Lourdes. Despite the close halftime score, Madonna was unable to reclaim control.
The third quarter saw the Crusaders trailing further, as Lourdes expanded their lead to 13 by end of the quarter, primarily fueled by Emma Pedroza's crucial three-pointer. Lourdes' tactical defense continued to challenge the Crusaders, leading to a 47-34 score at the period's conclusion. The final quarter intensified for Madonna University as Lourdes bolstered their lead to an extensive 25 points, showcasing strength from their bench and sealing the game at 68-45.
Top performances for Madonna University included
Terre'ya Moore scoring 13 points,
Faith Jungwirth contributing 10 points and leading with 6 rebounds, and
Breasia Gamble adding 8 points alongside 2 assists. Despite the defeat, the Madonna University Crusaders are preparing for their upcoming game against the Cleary Cougars on November 22, 2025, at Gannon Gymnasium, at 3:00 PM aiming to bolster their current season record of 2-3, 0-1 in the conference.