LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The Christian Brothers University women's basketball team lead by as many as 19 points, and held off a late rally to earn a 66-65 victory over West Alabama, on Thursday, at Pruitt Hall.
With the victory, the Lady Bucs swept the season series with West Alabama.
TIP OFF:
Score: Christian Brothers 66 | West Alabama 65
Records: Lady Bucs (9-11, 8-8 GSC) | Tigers (10-12, 5-11 GSC)
Series: Tied 16-16
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Lady Bucs raced out to an 18-4 lead in the first 5:19 of the contest.
- UWA used a pair of free throws to cut the gap to 22-10, after the first quarter.
- CBU got a jumper from Sydney Wilson, with 4:43 left in the half, to take a commanding 33-14 lead.
- The Tigers responded, outscoring the Lady Bucs 10-4 to cut the lead to 37-24 at the half.
- UWA owned the third quarter, outscoring CBU 26-16 to make it a 53-50 game going into the final quarter.
- The Lady Bucs pushed the lead back to six, but the Tigers went on a 9-2 run to give them a 63-61 advantage, with 2:29 left.
- As she has done many times this season, Brynne Lytle knocked down a big three pointer to give CBU a 64-63 lead, with 1:37 left.
- After the Tigers knocked down a pair of free throws, Lauren Taylor hit what proved to be the game winning layup, with just 23 seconds remaining.
- CBU forced a traveling violation with four seconds left to finish the game.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:
- The Lady Bucs have matched their most road wins (6) since 2013-14.
- CBU finished 25-of-61 from the floor (41 percent), but was just 6-for-22 (27 percent) from long range.
- The Tigers ended the game 27-of-65 (41 percent), but were held to a measly 1-for-16 (six percent) from three point range.
- UWA owned the glass, 45-32.
- Brynne Lytle finished with a game-high 23 points, while Lauren Taylor added 14.
- Taylor Williams finished the game with 12 points, six rebounds and five assists. She did not have a turnover.
- The 11 turnovers for CBU were a season low.
UP NEXT
- The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Feb. 15 when they travel to Montevallo. Tip off is set for 2:00 p.m.