MEMPHIS- No. 5 Union outscored the Christian Brothers University women's basketball team 24-12 in the fourth quarter in an 75-63 victory, on Wednesday evening, at Canale Arena.The game marked the home finale for the Lady Bucs.
Jeremia Montgomery led the Lady Bucs with 19 points, along with nine rebounds.
TIP OFF:
Score: UNION 75 | CBU 63
Records: Lady Bulldogs (20-2, 15-0GSC) | Lady Bucs (8-16, 7-11 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- In the opening period, Union held the Lady Bucs to just 4-of-18 shooting to take a 19-11 lead.
- The Lady Bucs responded in the second as they outscored Union 22-17, on 54% shooting, including 4-for-4 from three point range.
- At the half, Union held a narrow 36-33 lead.
- The Lady Bucs opened the third period with four straight three pointers, to help take a 42-36 lead.
- Union reeled off a 15-9 run to tie the game at 51.
- Union opened the fourth quarter with an 11-2 run to take 62-53 lead with 5:26 remaining
- In the final five minutes, Union allowed only just three CBU field goals to hold on for the win.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:
- The Lady Bucs finished with four double-figure scorers.
- Jeremia Montgomery finished with a 19 points and nine rebounds.The freshman shot 8-of-18 from the field.
- Karlee Bates added 11 points and seven rebounds.
- Yaya Coleman recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, and a career-high seven assists, for her seventh double-double of the season.
- Emily Jones rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points and eight rebounds.
- Union had a 24-22 advantage in points in the paint.
- Bethany Dillard, of Union, went 8-11 from beyond the arc.
UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Thursday, Feb. 24 when they travel to Cleveland, Tenn. to face conference foe Lee. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
