MEMPHIS-The Christian Brothers University Lady Bucs posted their highest point total in more than two years as they won 81-69 over North Alabama Saturday afternoon at Canale Arena.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Lady Bucs (6-7, 4-5 GSC) opened the game on a 14-6 run capped by a Makayla Enochs (Finley, Tenn./Dyer County HS) layup with 4:43 remaining in the first quarter, giving them a lead they would hold deep into the second quarter.
• The Lions (2-12, 1-8) used a 19-8 second-quarter run to take a 40-35 edge on an Elise Holden three-pointer with 1:41 remaining in the first half.
• After the teams traded baskets to start the second half, the Lady Bucs exploded for a 14-2 run capped by a pair of Madison Luckett (Memphis, Tenn./St. Benedict HS) free throws that gave them a 54-44 lead with 1:45 remaining in the third quarter.
• UNA again rallied, using a 7-0 burst to pull within 54-51 on a pair of Elise Holden free throws with 21 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
• CBU put the game out of reach quickly in the fourth quarter, however, opening the quarter with a 21-6 run to open a 76-58 lead on a Samantha Reeves (Somerville, Tenn./Fayette Academy) jumper with 2:34 remaining, and the Lions never came closer than 12 points again.

KEY STATS:
• Reeves set career-highs with 26 points and 14 rebounds. She was 10-of-13 from the floor overall and 5-of-8 at the free throw line, making her only three-point attempt. She grabbed six offensive boards and added an assist and a block in 29 minutes.
• Luckett scored 16 points with eight rebounds.
• Lindsey Owen (Munford, Tenn./Munford HS) scored a career-best 14 points with an assist and a steal in just 14 minutes. She was 3-of-8 from the floor and 8-of-10 at the free throw line.
• Ashley Schaefer (Cincinnati, Ohio/Sycamore HS) scored nine points with eight rebounds before fouling out in 25 minutes.
• Courtney Banks (Memphis, Tenn./White Station HS) dished a career-best nine assists with five rebounds and two steals to go with four points.
• The Lady Bucs shot 44.8 percent (26-of-58) from the floor, including 35.3 percent (6-of-17) from three-point range. CBU was 65.7 percent (23-of-35) at the free throw line.
• UNA was 38.1 percent (24-of-63) overall, including 24 percent (6-of-25) from three-point range. They were 50 percent (15-of-30) at the charity stripe.

NOTABLE:
• CBU's 81 points were their highest total since defeating LeMoyne-Owen 89-49 Dec. 2, 2013.

COACH SARAH CONDRA'S THOUGHTS:
"I told them at halftime when we gave up 40 points, we can not give up another 40 points with the way that we score. I tell you what, it's not a pretty win, but it's a win and that's what matters."

"I've told our kids all year long, if we can score 16 points a quarter we'll be successful. Defensively, I was not happy with the first half, especially the second quarter. They gave us some problems with our zone."

"I knew [UNA center Alexus Patterson] would give us problems, but I felt like we could establish an inside presence and that was one of our keys tonight. I felt like Sam did a tremendous job."

WHAT'S NEXT:
The Lady Bucs hit the road Monday afternoon as they visit Alabama Huntsville at 3:30 p.m. Their next home game is set for Thursday night at 5 p.m. as they host No. 17 Union.