Box Score An improved effort from the Chaparrals, thanks to Nichele Lodree's 16 points and 17 rebounds, put her team in a better position during Saturday's 54-41 loss at Triton in N4C women's play.
 
The Chaps, who lost to Triton 82-44 on Jan. 2, stayed with the Trojans through one quarter and trailed 10-9.
 
The difference was in the second quarter as Triton took command with a 17-7 advantage and led 27-16 at the break.
 
Alex Rucinski had 12 points and Jaylyn Grant, who fouled out after playing 29-plus minutes, scored nine.
 
The Chaps return to the Physical Education Center Arena on Wednesday when they take on Milwaukee Area TC. Tip is 5 p.m.
 
 
Triton 54, COD 41
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COD (41): Jaylyn Grant 9, Nichele Lodree 16, Jessica Schoder 3, Alex Rucinski 12, Alyssa Pham 1. Totals: 14 FGs, 8-15 FTs.
Triton (54): Dahja Cooper 11, Davion Watt 3, Jaelah Crosby 13, Bethany Baldwin 22, Zenobia Reeds 1, Jasmine Igartua 4. 19 FGs, 12-19 FTs.