GALESBURG, Illinois - The Prairie Fire women's basketball team fell to Grinnell College 71-55 on Tuesday night in their conference opener. 

Grinnell took an early 5-0 lead in the first quarter. The Pioneers stayed ahead, and led 20-7 at the end of the first quarter. 

The Prairie Fire outscored the Pioneers in the second quarter 16-14, but were unable to take the lead. Grinnell led 34-23 going into the half. 

The Prairie Fire managed to close the gap in the third quarter, outscoring the Pioneers once again 19-12. Knox trailed by only four points at the end of the third quarter with a score of 46-42.

The Pioneers came out hot for the fourth quarter, and managed to claim a 71-55 victory over the Prairie Fire.

Bria Medina led the Prairie Fire with 14 point. Kylee Callahan added 13 points and 19 boards for a double-double. Bri Arizmendi grabbed 10 boards.

"We didn't shoot well tonight, it's as simple as that" said head coach Seth McDowell. "Our shot selection wasn't great at times, but we also couldn't hit anything from long-range. We have things to work on, but our shooting will certainly be better most nights."

The Prairie Fire women's basketball team will return to action on December 6th as they travel to Lawrence University to continue conference play.