MEMPHIS - After trailing late in the game, the Lady Bucs hit clutch free throws to hold off a late rally by Mississippi College by a score of 63-58 on Saturday afternoon, at Canale Arena.
CBU had four players finish in double figures as it completed the DH sweep of Mississippi College.
TIP OFF:
Score: CBU 63 | MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 58
Records: Lady Bucs (2-4, 2-4 GSC) | Lady Choctaws (3-6, 3-6 GSC)
Series: Lady Bucs lead series 8-5
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The defenses came to play as CBU trailed Mississippi College 15-14 after the first quarter.
- CBU answered back in the second quarter as it outscored Mississippi College 16-11.
- CBU took a 30-26 lead into the locker room at halftime.
- After halftime, CBU extended its lead to six as it shot 12-of-16 from the free throw line.
- CBU had a 46-40 advantage after three quarters.
- The Lady Choctaws comeback fell short as CBU shot 55 percent from the field in the fourth quarter, giving CBU a 63-58 victory.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:
- The Lady Bucs finished the game 18-of-55 (33 percent) and 26-of-32 from the free throw line (81 percent).
- CBU had a 27-8 advantage in points off turnovers.
- Brynne Lytle finished with a game high 18 points and went 10-of-10 from the free throw line.
- Julia Nicholson finished 4-of-9 with 12 points and 3 assists.
- Darcy Doran finished 4-of-5 with 11 points and 6 rebounds.
- Emily Jones finished the game with 10 points and a team high 8 rebounds.
UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Friday, Feb. 5 against Delta State. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
