Massillon, OH — The polar bears had a tough home opener versus Federal League rival, Hoover. The bears fell 50-41. They jumped out to a 14-11 lead after the first quarter and went into the half tied at 23. Sophomores Lauren Pallotta and Leena Patibandla lead the way with 15 and 12 points a piece. Emma Dretke grabbed 8 rebounds and scored 7 points. In the end the bears couldn’t overcome the 18 turnovers that fueled Hoovers 4th quarter pull away. Box Score: Hoover 50, Jackson 41 HOOVER (3-0, 2-0): Haubert 9 2-2 20, Roshak 1 12-14 14, Jeffries 3 0-0 6, Walker 1 0-0 2, Eriksen 3 0-0 6, Craig 1 0-0 2. Totals 18 14-16 50. JACKSON (2-1, 1-1): McMullen 0 2-2 2, Scroggs 0 2-2 2, Dretke 3 0-0 7, Pallotta 7 0-0 15, Patibandla 5 1-3 12, Ignacio 1 1-2 3. Totals 16 6-9 41. Hoover 11 12 14 13 — 50 Jackson 14 9 9 9 — 41 3-Point Field Goals: Dretke, Pallotta, Patibandla. Total fouls: Jackson 16-12. Fouled out: McMullen. JV: Jackson 38-27.