ROME, Ga. – The Christian Brothers University women's basketball team earned its first road win of the season, defeating Shorter 68-49 on Saturday afternoon, at Winthrop-King Centre.
The 49 points are the fewest allowed by CBU since it defeated Auburn Montgomery 55-43 on Dec. 15, 2018.
TIP OFF
Score: CBU 68 (2-14, 2-10 GSC) | Shorter 49 (1-15, 0-12 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Chloe Crawford knocked down a three-pointer to tie the score at eight, at the midway point of the first quarter.
- Jeremia Montgomery knocked down a pair of free throws to give CBU a 14-13 lead, after the first period.
- CBU scored 13 unanswered points to start the second quarter, leading 27-13 with 5:30 remaining in the half.
- The Lady Bucs held Shorter to just three points in the quarter and went into halftime with a 30-16 lead.
- CBU held the Hawks without a made field goal for the entire quarter (0-11). All three Shorter points came from the free throw stripe.
- An Isabella Jones three-pointer gave the Lady Bucs their largest lead of the game, at 40-17, with 6:28 left in the third quarter.
- A free throw by Ever Walker put CBU up 50-32 at the end of the third quarter.
- The Lady Bucs shot 53 percent in the fourth quarter, while holding Shorter to just 33, to secure the win.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- The 68 points are the most for the Lady Bucs this season.
- CBU also allowed its lowest point total since the 2018-19 season.
- This was the first road win under head coach Addie Lees.
- The Lady Bucs dominated the paint, outscoring Shorter 32-14.
- Jeremia Montgomery led the Lady Bucs with 19 points and 13 rebounds, recording her fifth double-double of the season.
- Chloe Crawford added 15 points with two rebounds and two assists.
- CBU shot 44 percent from the field while holding the Hawks to just 29 percent.
UP NEXT
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Thursday, Jan. 18, when they host Mississippi College. Tipoff is set for 5:00 PM.
