Embry-Riddle battled hard on the road but came up short against The Master's University, falling 66-49 at The MacArthur Center on Thursday evening. 

The Eagles struggled early, scoring just eight points in the opening frame while The Master's jumped out to a 24-8 lead. Embry-Riddle settled in during the second quarter, cutting into the deficit with a 12-11 advantage before halftime.

Second-Half Surge
Embry-Riddle's best stretch came in the third quarter, where they posted 14 points to TMU's 13. Kate McBride sparked the rally with four points in the period, while Morgan Mann added six points overall, including a pair of three-pointers. Abby Dean also provided a lift off the bench, knocking down two triples in the final quarter to finish with six points.

Bench Production & Defensive Highlights
The Eagles' bench contributed 33 of the team's 49 points, led by Mann (11 points) and Bella Barrett (8 points). Barrett closed the game with a strong finish, scoring six points in the fourth quarter and adding two clutch free throws. Defensively, Embry-Riddle forced 24 turnovers and converted them into 16 points, with Morgan Evenson and Jordyn Smith combining for five steals.

Team Stats
Embry-Riddle shot 35.6% from the field (16-45) and 22.2% from beyond the arc (4-18). Free throws were a bright spot, as the Eagles hit 13 of 21 attempts. TMU held the edge on the glass (45-32) and capitalized on second-chance opportunities, but the Eagles showed grit, especially in the paint with 20 points.

ERAU will finish out their road trip on Saturday with a game at Life Pacific with tip-off scheduled for 1pm.