NEW ALBANY, Ind. - The IU Southeast women's basketball fell during the first night of the 2009 Grenadier Invitational Tournament (GIT) to the University of Virginia's College at Wise 70-64 on Friday night (11/13).

The University of Northwestern Ohio defeated Grace College, 56-53, earlier in the night during the first game of the tournament.

IU Southeast (2-2, 0-0 KIAC) closed the gap in the second half and even overtook the lead from the visiting Cavs of Virginia-Wise (3-0 / 0-0 AAC) with under 10 minutes remaining in the half but could not hold on for the victory.

The Grenadiers were led by freshman Kortney Woods (Louisville, Ky.) who scored 14 points with eight rebounds and three blocks. Senior Whitney Duncan (Louisville, Ky.) scored 13 points with five assists and a steal. Four Grenadiers scored in double-digits, but it did not prove enough to hold off Virginia-Wise.

The Grenadiers shot 39-percent from field goal range and 23-percent from behind the 3-pt. arc. IU Southeast trailed by three at halftime, 32-29.

Virginia-Wise was led by Amber Carter and Kristin Mullins, each with 16 points respectively for the Cavs. IU Southeast was out-rebounded 40-31 but only committed 13 turnovers while forcing Virginia-Wise to 22 turnovers.

The Cavs shot 46-percent from the field and 50-percent from 3-pt. range.

IU Southeast will be back in action tomorrow when it hosts Grace College at 1 p.m. in the consolation game of the Grenadier Invitational Tournament. Northwestern Ohio and Virginia-Wise will square off at 3 p.m. in the championship game.

Doors will open at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ticket prices for the event are $7 for adult general admission and free of charge for children 12 years old or younger. IU Southeast season tickets can also be purchased at the door for $25.