FLORENCE, Ala.-The Christian Brothers University Lady Bucs out-scored host North Alabama 18-12 over the final 5:31 as they rallied to claim a 68-64 win Saturday afternoon and lock up the No. 7 seed in next month's Gulf South Conference Tournament.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
• After a back-and-forth first 15 minutes, the Lady Bucs (11-14, 9-12 GSC) closed the first half on a 17-5 run over the final 5:04 to take a 34-26 lead when Kierra Richardson (Munford, Tenn./Munford HS) scored as time expired.
• CBU stretched its lead to a dozen when Courtney Banks (Memphis, Tenn./White Station HS) sank a triple to put them ahead 46-34 with 3:13 remaining in the third quarter.
• The Lions (5-21, 4-17) answered with a 16-2 run to take a 52-50 lead on a Keke Gunter three-point play with 6:43 to play in the game.
• Samantha Reeves (Somerville, Tenn./Fayette Academy) answered with a basket to tie the game, and Rachel Lee (Jackson, Tenn./Jackson Christian School) buried a three-pointer with 4:45 remaining to give CBU the lead for good.  Those baskets sparked a 14-4 run capped by a Banks layup that gave CBU a 64-56 lead with 57 seconds remaining, and the Lions came no closer than five points until a Katelyn Nunley basket in the final seconds.

KEY STATS:
• Reeves matched her career-high with 26 points to go with 11 rebounds, two blocks and two assists. She was 9-of-17 from the floor, including 1-of-3 from three-point range, and she was 7-of-10 at the free throw line. Reeves tied her career-high, previously set Jan. 9 in CBU's first meeting with North Alabama this season.
• Ashley Schaefer (Cincinnati, Ohio/Sycamore HS) scored 15 points with five assists, four rebounds and two steals. She was 7-of-9 from the floor, making her only three-point attempt.
• Banks tacked on 10.
• Richardson posted career-highs of nine points, seven rebounds, three assists and 36 minutes played.
• The Lady Bucs shot 47.3 percent (26-of-55) overall, including 38.9 percent (7-of-18) from three-point range.
• UNA shot 41.1 percent (23-of-56) for the game, including 41.7 percent (5-of-12) from beyond the arc.
• Each team grabbed 33 rebounds, with UNA holding a 9-6 edge in offensive boards, and the Lions forced 12 CBU turnovers while committing 10.

GSC TOURNAMENT PICTURE:
With the win, CBU clinches the No. 7 seed in the GSC Tournament. They will visit the No. 2 seed in the quarterfinals Tuesday, March 1. Delta State, Shorter and Lee are all tied for second place at 15-6. CBU will visit Delta State if DSU defeats Mississippi College Thursday, or they will face the winner of Saturday's game between Shorter and Lee if DSU loses at Mississippi College.

WHAT'S NEXT:
The Lady Bucs wrap up the regular season Thursday night at 6 p.m. as they visit No. 11 Union.