DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Christian Brothers University women's basketball team erased a 16 point halftime deficit to defeat Rollins 65-63, on Friday afternoon, at the ICI Center.

Emily Jones led the Lady Bucs with 26 points, while Yaya Coleman recorded a double-double, in her CBU debut, with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

The contest was the first of the season for both teams.

TIP OFF:
Score: CBU 65 | ROLLINS 63
Records: Lady Bucs (1-0) | Tars (0-1)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Tars forced five CBU turnovers, while holding the Lady Bucs to 4-of-19 shooting. Rollins led 19-11 after the first quarter.
• Rollins opened the second quarter on a 12-4 run, and led 36-20 at the half. Rollins shot 44% in the opening half.  
• The Lady Bucs opened the third quarter on an 18-9 run, making eight of their first 13 shots to cut the lead to 55-49 after three quarters.
• With 1:17 left in the fourth, Darcy Doran got an offensive rebound and hit a six foot jumper to give CBU the lead 62-61.
• After clutch free-throws by Emily Jones, the Lady Bucs held Rollins on the offensive end to earn the win.

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:

• Emily Jones finished 8-of-19 with 26 points and six rebounds.
• CBU had a 47-34 advantage in rebounds, including 19 on the offensive glass.
• Yaya Coleman finished with 18 points with a team-high 11 rebounds. 
• The Lady Bucs outscored Rollins 45-27 in the second half.

UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Nov. 13 to face Embry-Riddle to conclude the GSC/SSC Crossover. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.