JACKSON, Miss.  – Birmingham-Southern women's basketball rallied late against The University of the Ozarks, but the comeback fell short as the Ozarks went up 65-63 with seven seconds left.  BSC moved to 4-1 overall with the loss.

Derienne Black (Madison, Ala./Sparkman HS) dropped a game-high 22 points to lead all scorers.  Emilee Olsen (Marietta, Ga./Lassiter HS) earned a double-double.  She finished with 17 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

The Panthers return to the Hilltop Tuesday to take on Berea.  Tipoff is set for 5 p.m.

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