MONTEVALLO, Ala. - Montevallo outscored the Christian Brothers University women's basketball team 54-45 in the second half in an 84-80 victory, on Saturday afternoon, at the Student Activity Center.
Jeremia Montgomery led the Lady Bucs with 19 points, along with seven rebounds.
TIP OFF:
Score: UM 84 | CBU 80
Records: Falcons (10-11, 6-7 GSC) | Lady Bucs (6-14, 5-9 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- In the opening period the Lady Bucs held the hosts to just 3-14 shooting to take a 22-14 lead.Â
- Montevallo outscored the Lady Bucs 16-13 in the second quarter, to cut the lead to five 35-30 going into halftime.
- The Falcons kept it close in the first half by going 11-12 from the free throw stripe. Â
- The Lady Bucs grew their lead to seven (46-39) with 6:06 remaining in the third.Â
- Montevallo reeled off a 19-12 run to tie the game at 58.Â
- The Lady Bucs opened the fourth with a 13-3 run to take a 71-61 lead with 7:11 remaining.
- With 1:30 remaining, Marisa Snodgrass hit a go-ahead three pointer to give the Falcons a 78-76 lead.
- In the final minute, Montevallo went 4-of-6 from the free throw line to hold on for the win.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:
- The Lady Bucs finished with 5 double-figure scorers.
- Jeremia Montgomery finished with a 19 points, seven rebounds and two steals.The freshman shot 8-of-14 from the field.
- Karlee Bates tied a career-high with 14 points.
- Emily Jones recorded 13 points with three steals.
- Yaya Coleman added 12 points, six rebounds and four assists.Â
- Darcy Doran rounded out the double-figure scorers with 11 points and a season-high nine rebounds.
- Montevallo had a 17-7 advantage in fast break points.
- The Falcons finished 27-37 from the free throw stripe, while the Lady Bucs were just 7-9.Â
UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Feb. 5 when they travel to Carrollton, Ga. to face conference foe West Georgia. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.