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Pastor Arkoh, Photographer
76
Winner Lynn Lynn 1-0,0-0 Sunshine State
62
Christian Brothers CB 0-1,0-0 Gulf South
Winner
Lynn Lynn
1-0,0-0 Sunshine State
76
Final
62
Christian Brothers CB
0-1,0-0 Gulf South
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Lynn Lynn 18 13 23 22 76
Christian Brothers CB 17 16 15 14 62
94
Winner Barry Barry 2-0,0-0 Sunshine State
64
Christian Brothers CB 0-1,0-0 Gulf South
Winner
Barry Barry
2-0,0-0 Sunshine State
94
Final
64
Christian Brothers CB
0-1,0-0 Gulf South
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Barry Barry 20 33 26 15 94
Christian Brothers CB 15 20 14 15 64

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | James Garcia, Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications

CBU falls to tough SSC opponents in season-opening tournament

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Christian Brothers University women's basketball (0-2) fell to Lynn, 76-62, and Barry, 94-64, in the GSC-SSC Crossover Tournament at Canale Arena on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The Lady Bucs showcased a strong first half performance against Lynn before the Fighting Knights surged in the second half to win it. In the second game for CBU, Barry shot nearly 60 percent from the floor and over 50 percent from three-point range to claim the victory.

Game 1: Lynn 76, Christian Brothers 62

Christian Brothers University faced off against Lynn University on Friday afternoon at Canale Arena, ultimately falling short with a final score of 76-62. In a game marked by strong defensive play and some standout individual performances, Christian Brothers kept the game competitive but could not overcome Lynn's second-half surge.

First Half Recap

Christian Brothers started off competitively, scoring 17 points in the first quarter to trail Lynn's 18 points. The Lady Bucs remained close in the second quarter, adding 16 points, while Lynn scored 13. Key players like Jada Hood and Valencia McFall led the scoring in the first half, with Hood's accurate shooting from beyond the arc and McFall's steady presence in the paint. At halftime, Christian Brothers was just two points behind Lynn.

Second Half Challenges

The game turned in the third quarter, as Lynn outscored Christian Brothers 23-15, pulling ahead significantly. Despite Christian Brothers' solid efforts on defense, the Fighting Knights capitalized on turnovers and fast breaks, extending their lead. In the final quarter, Christian Brothers put up 14 points, but Lynn maintained control with strong free-throw shooting and key baskets, scoring 22 points to close out the game.

Player Highlights

Valencia McFall led Christian Brothers with 18 points, including two three-pointers and a series of well-timed layups. Jada Hood followed with 12 points, contributing two three-pointers and several assists. Defensive contributions came from Emily Sawyer, who had three blocks, and Tieriney Echols, who grabbed multiple defensive rebounds.

Statistical Summary
Christian Brothers shot 22-of-57 (38.6%) from the field and struggled from the free-throw line, converting just 14 of 24 attempts. The Fighting Knights, in contrast, capitalized on 29 free-throw opportunities, making 78 percent of their attempts. The Lady Bucs finished with 26 total rebounds, but Lynn out-rebounded them with 34 boards.

Game 2: Barry 94, Christian Brothers 64

Christian Brothers University faced Barry University on Saturday afternoon in the second game of the day. Despite their efforts, the Lady Bucs fell 94-64 to Barry, which put forth a strong offensive and defensive performance.

First Half Recap

Barry took control early, outscoring CBU 20-15 in the first quarter and building on that lead in the second, scoring 33 points to CBU's 20. Christian Brothers tried to stay close with contributions from Valencia McFall and Jada Hood, who each scored in double figures. However, Barry's solid shooting and tight defense posed challenges for CBU, who went into halftime trailing significantly.

Second Half Struggles

The third quarter saw Barry continue to push forward, outscoring CBU 26-14. Despite CBU's attempts to rally in the fourth quarter, where the Lady Bucs added another 15 points, Barry's lead proved insurmountable. The Barry Buccaneers' efficient shooting and rebounding gave them a strong hold on the game, as they finished with a shooting percentage of 58.5 percent compared to CBU's 37.9 percent.

Key Performers

Jada Hood and Jasmine Jones led CBU's scoring efforts, with Hood contributing 10 points and Jones adding 12. CBU's offense faced pressure throughout, resulting in 16 turnovers. Barry's Audrey Jennings led all scorers with 25 points, while Barry out-rebounded CBU 38-26, with Colleen Bucknor adding a notable 10 points and six rebounds.

Team Stats

The Lady Bucs struggled to find rhythm from beyond the arc, converting just 1-of-11 three-point attempts. While they had some success at the free-throw line, hitting 19-of-24 attempts, Barry's consistent scoring in the paint and second-chance points created a steady lead.
 
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