MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University women's basketball team outscored host LeMoyne-Owen 38-25, in the second half, in a 52-51 victory, on Wednesday at Bruce Hall - Johnson Gymnasium. The game marked the season opener for the Lady Bucs and the first for new head coach Jessie Carmack. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The hosts led 11-3 after the first quarter, taking advantage of a poor shooting start by CBU, that saw the Lady Bucs go 0-11 from the floor.
• CBU scored seven quick points in the second quarter, cutting the lead to 13-10, but the Lady Magicians went on a 13-4 run to lead 26-14 at the half. 
• The third period belonged to the Lady Bucs, as they were 7-of-17 from the floor and 7-for-7 from the free throw line outscoring the hosts 22-10. 
• In a forth quarter that saw a frantic pace, CBU trailed 48-43 with 3:20 left.
• After a jumper from Sydney Wilson, Lauren Taylor knocked down a three pointer with 1:15 left tying the game at 48.
• LeMoyne-Owen responded with a three pointer of their own, but Wilson cut the lead to 51-50 with 34 second left. 
• Following a missed layup, the Lady Bucs ran the floor and Taylor scored what proved to be the winning layup with just six seconds left. 

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:

• In her first official collegiate game, Wilson led the Lady Bucs with 13 points to go along with six rebounds.
• Lauren Taylor led CBU with eight rebounds. 
• The last two season openers, between CBU and LeMoyne-Owen have been decided by a combined four points. CBU won 76-73, in overtime, last season.

UP NEXT:

The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Nov. 16 when they travel to Cedarville (Ohio) for a non-confernce matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.