ROCK ISLAND -- The Augsutana Vikings women's basketball team fell to the Carroll Pioneers on Saturday by a score of 81-52. 

Carroll struck first but Augie followed with four points with baskets by Cali Papez and Kadence Tatum to take the slight advantage after three minutes of play. The Pioneers followed with an 8-2 run to move the difference to 11-6 with four minutes remaining in the quarter. At 3:19, a three-pointer from Emma Berg evened the game at 11-11 and both teams drew even three additional times. Paige Melton closed out the first quarter with two good free throws to make it an 18-18 score after 10 minutes. The Pioneers outscored the Vikings 22-8 in the second to enter halftime with a score of 40-26. Papez led Augie with 11 points, three rebounds, and a block. 

Returning to the court, Augie fought back to get within 14 after a three-pointer from Tatum. Tatum closed out the quarter with a pair of free throws but Caroll maintained a 19-point advantage with a score of 60-41. The Pioneers secured a 21-11 margin in the fourth quarter to conclude the game with a final score of 81-52. 

Papez led the team with 15 points, seven rebounds, a block, and an assist. Melton and Stone followed with eight points, while Tatum had seven. 

With the loss, Augie moves to 7-9 on the season and 3-4 in conference play. The team will be back in action on Wednesday, January 22 for a CCIW showdown against Wheaton.