JACKSON, Tenn.- No. 15 Union outscored the Christian Brothers University women's basketball team 45-31 in the second half, in an 82-70 victory, on Saturday afternoon, at Fred DeLay Gymnasium.
CBU led the game 39-37 at the half.
TIP OFF:
Score: UNION 82 | CBU 70
Records: Lady Bucs (0-2, 0-2 GSC) | Lady Bulldogs (2-0, 2-0 GSC)
Series: Union leads 41-4
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The first quarter was all Union as it lead CBU 15-3 with 5 minutes left. CBU then found its groove, outscoring the hosts 14-4 to close out the quarter.
- Union led 31-19, with 6:28 left in the second quarter, but CBU responded with an 18-6 run to close out the half.
- The second half was all Union, as it outscored CBU 45-31.
- Union had a 60-55 lead after three quarters.
- Union outscored the Lady Bucs 22-15 in the final quarter, taking advantage of 14 free throws.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:
- The Lady Bucs finished the game 25-of-69 (36 percent) from the floor, and were 15-of-36 (42 percent) from long range.
- CBU hit 5-of-7 (71 percent) from the free throw line.
- Union was 25-of-57 (44 percent) from the field, including 14-for-33 (42 percent) from beyond the three-point line.
- The Lady Bucs finished the game with a 22-14 advantage in bench points.
- Brynne Lytle finished with a game-high 23 points with seven rebounds.
- Emily Jones finished the game second in points with 22, while going 5-of-8 from three-point range. She also tallied seven rebounds. In her first two collegiate contests, Jones averaged 16 points and 10.5 rebounds.
- Cal Poly transfer Anna Ehala finished with a career-high 10 points. Freshman Isabella Jones added nine points and a team high eight boards.
UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Friday, Dec 18., for their home opener against West Alabama. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.
