The Misericordia University women's basketball team lost to host Capital, 66-49, in the opening round of the Marriot Columbus Airport Holiday Tournament, Tuesday night.

Justine Seely led the Cougars with 16 points and 13 rebounds while Japriya Carroll added nine points.

MU will face Allegheny in the consolation game, Wednesday at 3:00.

Capital scored the game's first seven points before the Cougars pulled to within 9-5, but that was as close as they came all evening.

Capital took a 16-7 lead after the opening quarter and was up 35-22 at halftime.

Capital edged the Cougars, 11-10, in the third quarter to take a 46-32 lead after three quarters.