The Beloit College women's basketball team fell to Spalding University (Ky.) 62-40 in Chicago, Illinois Sunday afternoon. Sophomore forward Christy Melton moved into the Beloit College record book with 20 rebounds, the fourth-most recorded by a Buccaneer in a game in program history. 

The Bucs struggled offensively shooting just 24-percent from the field in the game compared to Spalding's 42-percent. 

Dani Strejc led Beloit with 12 points and was joined in double figures by Lauren Glaser with 11. Glaser added three steals, two assists and was one rebound shy of a double-double. 

The Bucs will host Millikin in their home-opener Thursday, November 21. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.