MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University women's basketball team trailed by as many as 14 points, but saw its comeback effort fall just short in an 83-78 setback to West Georgia, on Sunday, at Canale Arena.

Emily Jones led the Lady Bucs with 21 points, and Chloe Crawford recorded a career-high 15 points.

The Lady Bucs made 17 three-pointers, which was one-away from tying the program record (18) set on 2.15.20 against Montevallo.  

TIP OFF:
Score: UWG 83 | CBU 78
Records: Wolves (5-6, 2-4 GSC) | Lady Bucs (3-9, 2-4 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Lady Bucs forced four West Georgia turnovers, as both teams shot 7-of-17 in the opening quarter. The Lady Bucs led 22-20 after the first period. 
• UWG opened the second quarter on a 13-3 run, and took a 33-25 lead with 6:12 remaining in the half.
• The Lady Bucs scored 13 of the next 23 points to trail 43-38 at the break. UWG shot 48% in the opening half.
• UWG opened the third period on a 16-7 run, hitting six of its first 11 shots to increase its lead to 14 (59-45).
• The Lady Bucs were able to cut the deficit to seven (61-54) entering the fourth quarter. Chloe Crawford scored six points in the quarter.  
• In the fourth, the Lady Bucs used an 18-9 run to take a 72-70 lead with 4:13 remaining in the game.
• With 2:53 left in the fourth, Jaylin Austin, of UWG, hit a fast-break layup to give UWG a 75-72 lead.
• With nine seconds left, CBU had a chance to tie the game with a three pointer, but UWG forced a turnover before the Lady Bucs could attempt a shot.
• In the final minutes, UWG held the Lady Bucs to 2-of-7 shooting to earn the win.

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:

• Emily Jones finished with 21 points, including 9-of-9 from the free throw line, and seven rebounds.
• CBU had a 42-36 advantage in rebounds, including 19 on the offensive glass.
• CBU shot 36 percent from beyond the arc (17-of-47).
• Chloe Crawford finished with a career high 15 points, including five three pointers.
• Karlee Bates recorded a season high 12 points, including 4-of-7 from beyond the arc.
• Jeremia Montgomery rounded out the double figure scorers for the Lady Bucs finishing with 12 points and a game high eight rebounds.
• The Lady Bucs outscored West Georgia 24-22 in the final quarter.

UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return home on Thursday, Jan. 6 when they take on Auburn-Montgomery. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.