MEMPHIS -  The University of Alabama Huntsville women's basketball team used a strong second half to defeat the Christian Brothers University women's basketball team, 63-50, Saturday afternoon at Canale Arena.

After the game was tied at 27, at the half, the Chargers used a 36-23 second half to pull away. 

TIP OFF 
Score: Alabama Huntsville 63 (6-6, 5-4 GSC) | CBU 50 (1-12, 1-8 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The Chargers jumped out to a 5-1 lead early in the first quarter.
• Tieriney Echols tied the game at seven with 5:34 remaining.
• Destiny Kiner hit a jump shot at the end of the first quarter to put the hosts up 16-15.
• A Chloe Crawford jumper, with 4:21 left in the second quarter, gave CBU a 25-19 lead. 
• UAH finished the half on an 8-2 run to go into halftime tied at 27.
• The Chargers shot 7-13 and outscored the Lady Bucs 18-8 to take a 45-35 lead into the final period. 
• CBU cut the deficit to 52-47, with 4:09 remaining, but the Chargers closed the game on an 11-3 run. 

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES 

• Destiny Kiner led CBU with 11 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
• Chloe Crawford added 10 points and a steal.
• Jeremia Montgomery and Tieriney Echols both had eight points.
• Montgomery and Mariona Pontnou led CBU with six rebounds apiece. 
• The Lady Bucs won the rebounding battle 35-34.
• UAH shot 49 percent from the field, while holding CBU to just 34.

UP NEXT 
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Monday, January 8 when they host West Alabama. Tipoff is set for 5:00 PM.