MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University women's basketball team knocked down 15 three point shots, but it wasn't enough as No. 18 Union pulled away for an 85-66 win, on Saturday at Fred DeLay Gymnasium.
TIP OFF:
Score: No. 18 Union 85 | CBU 66
Records: Lady Bulldogs (8-2, 3-0 GSC) | Lady Bucs (2-6, 1-2 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Union hit eight of its first 17 shots, while holding CBU to just 4-of-11, to take a 20-12 lead, after the opening 10 minutes.
- CBU bounced back, outscoring the hosts 21-17 to cut the halftime deficit to 37-33.
- In the third quarter, after an Emily Jones three pointer cut the lead to 43-42, Union used a 19-3 run to take a 62-45 lead into the final quarter.
- Union kept its lead to at least 14 points during the entirety of the fourth quarter to earn the win.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:
- The 15 three pointers for CBU are its most since it hit 18 against Montevallo (2.15.20).
- CBU scored all 21 of its second quarter points from beyond the three point line.
- The Lady Bucs had a streak of 33 straight points (1:06 1st quarter - 7:01 3rd quarter). come from three point range.
- Emily Jones finished with a team-high 27 points, with five rebounds and three assists.
- Yaya Coleman added a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
- Jaelencia Williams led Union with 33 points and 12 boards.
- The Lady Bucs were 15-of-34 from three point range.
- Union doubled up CBU from the free throw stripe, as it went 17-of-24. The Lady Bucs were 9-of-12.
- The Lady Bulldogs scored 21 points off 21 CBU miscues.
UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Wednesday, Dec. 15 when they travel to face non-conference foe Lindenwood (Mo.). Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.