LAKELAND, Fl.--Northwood women's basketball team fell to Southeastern on Wednesday evening 77-63 in Sun Conference play. With the loss, the Seahawks fall to 2-9 overall and 1-1 in Sun Conference play.

The Seahawks led early at 10-8, before the Fire answered taking their largest lead of the half at 25-18 with 8:02 left. However, a Lakeisha Blanson jumper started a 6-0 run that was capped off by a Claudia Reque basket tying the game at 25-25 with 4:49 remaining in the half. Northwood went on to take a 31-29 lead into half, with Dana Gildea leading the way with nine points on three baskets from long range.

A basket by Emily May out of the break gave the Seahawks their largest lead of the game at 33-29. Over the next six minutes, the game featured four ties, before Southeastern built a 48-43 lead. A Gildea basket sparked an 8-0 run that was capped off by Stephanie Granada, retaking a 51-48 lead with 10:58 on the clock. Down the stretch, the Seahawks were unable to keep up falling in the contest 77-63.

Granada led the way with 16 points, while Gildea chipped in 14. Chanel Brooks and Gildea both had six rebounds apiece. Blanson and Granada each had three assists.

"Our effort and energy were there today, said Head Coach Courtney McDaniel." "We grew as a team and I am proud to see us make some changes." "Our rebounding effort is lack, which we have been harping on in practice and will continue to work on." "Regardless of our record we will fight to make sure we finish games and we will continue to get better and the wins will then take care of themselves." "Gabby Goeins and Stephanie Granada both played with great intensity and energy which was a great spark for us."

Northwood returns to action on Saturday afternoon when they travel to St. Thomas. The tipoff is set for 2:00 p.m.