ROME, Ga. - Lynn outscored the Christian Brothers University women's basketball team 51-36 in the second half to earn a 82-73 win, on Friday afternoon, at the Winthrop-King Centre. The contest marked the season opener for both teams.
TIP OFF:
Score: Lynn 82 | CBU 73
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- After Lynn jumped out to a 16-5 lead, the Lady Bucs responded with an 8-0 run that cut the deficit to 16-13.
- The Fighting Knights outscored CBU 8-3, over the final 2:14 to take a 24-16 lead after one quarter.
- CBU held Lynn to just 3-of-12 shooting, in a 21-7 second quarter, to take a 37-31 lead into halftime.
- The Lady Bucs were 14-of-22 from the floor in the first half, while Lynn was 12-for-26.
- In the third quarter, Lynn shot 5-of-7 from three point range to take a 58-57 lead into the fourth quarter.
- A 11-3 run increased the lead to 69-60, with 5:45 left.
- After Lynn grew the lead to 75-61, CBU cut the lead to 76-71 with 2:25 remaining.
- The Fighting Knights scored six of the last eight points to hold on for the win.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- CBU is now 1-6 in its last seven contests against Sunshine State Conference foes.
- Lynn finished the second half 16-26 shooting, including 6-10 from three point range.
- CBU was 54 percent from the floor, but was limited to just 3-13 from long range.
- The Lady Bucs were 20-27 from the free throw line.
- Lynn scored 18 points off 16 CBU miscues.
- Emily Jones poured in a career-high 30 points. The Preseason All-Gulf South Conference selection was 7-11 from the floor and 16-18 from the free throw line.
- Jeremia Montgomery added 16 points on 7-14 shooting. Yaya Coleman rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points.
UP NEXT
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Nov. 12, when they face Sunshine State Conference foe Barry. TIpoff is scheduled for 12 PM CT.
