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Karlee_Bates_WBB_1.8.22
Oscar Jauregui Zenteno
83
Winner Montevallo Mont 7-9,3-5 Gulf South
81
Christian Brothers CB 4-10,3-5 Gulf South
Winner
Montevallo Mont
7-9,3-5 Gulf South
83
Final
81
Christian Brothers CB
4-10,3-5 Gulf South
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Montevallo Mont 23 20 21 19 83
Christian Brothers CB 15 24 19 23 81

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Eric Rodriguez

Montevallo Uses Big First Half To Defeat Lady Bucs

MEMPHIS - Montevallo opened the game with a 12-0 and held on for an 83-81 victory over the Christian Brothers University women's basketball team, on Saturday afternoon, at Canale Arena.

The Lady Bucs had a potential game-winning shot fall just short in the closing seconds.

This contest marked the first game against Montevallo, since the Lady Bucs hit a school-record 18 three pointers on Feb 15, 2020.

TIP OFF:
Score: MON 83 | CBU 81
Records: Falcons (7-9, 3-5 GSC) | Lady Bucs (4-10, 3-5 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • After starting the game on a 12-0 run, Montevallo forced seven CBU turnovers, and held the Lady Bucs to 6-of-16 shooting to take a 23-15 lead after the first quarter.
  • CBU answered back in the second, outscoring the Falcons 24-20, to cut the deficit to four (43-39) at halftime. CBU shot 45 percent in the second quarter. 
  • In the third quarter, the Falcons led by as many as 10, but the Lady Bucs cut the deficit to 64-58 going into the final quarter.
  • The Lady Bucs opened the fourth quarter on a 10-3 run to take a one point lead (68-67) with 5:59 left. 
  • After a pair of free throws by Jordan Jones, Montevallo had grown its lead to seven (83-76) with 20 seconds remaining. 
  • In the final 20 seconds, the Lady Bucs went 5-for-5 from the free throw line, but had their potential game-winner fall just short at the buzzer.

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:
  • Emily Jones finished with 26 points, five rebounds, and three steals. The sophomore shot 8-of-16 from the field.
  • Jeremia Montgomery recorded 13 points with seven rebounds.
  • Yaya Coleman added 10 points, all in the fourth quarter, with eight rebounds.
  • Karlee Bates rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
  • Montevallo had a 49-43 advantage in rebounds.
  • The Lady Bucs outscored Montevallo 23-19 in the fourth quarter.

UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Thursday, Jan. 13 to face conference foe Alabama-Huntsville. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
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