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WBB24 Roston/Crawford
Pastor Arkoh, Photographer
61
Winner Ouachita Baptist OUA 2-0,0-0 GAC
36
Christian Brothers CB 0-4,0-0 Gulf South
Winner
Ouachita Baptist OUA
2-0,0-0 GAC
61
Final
36
Christian Brothers CB
0-4,0-0 Gulf South
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Ouachita Baptist OUA 15 18 11 17 61
Christian Brothers CB 10 7 8 11 36

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

Christian Brothers suffers defeat to Ouachita Baptist

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Despite a 61-36 defeat to a formidable Ouachita Baptist team, Christian Brothers University women's basketball exhibited commendable traits that point toward promising growth and development for the team this season. A deeper dive into the performance reveals several positives that they can build upon in future games.

Defensive Effort and Hustle

Christian Brothers demonstrated strong defensive intent, particularly in disrupting their opponents' flow. The team recorded six steals and two blocks, showcasing their ability to challenge possessions and apply pressure on the defensive end. Players like Sophie Roston and Nyapar Mathot contributed with blocks, emphasizing their defensive presence in the paint.

Their ability to force turnovers (19 by Ouachita Baptist) reflects their active hands and defensive awareness. These are encouraging signs of a team committed to building its identity on defense.

Jada Hood's Leadership

Jada Hood stood out as the offensive spark, leading the team with 12 points, including three three-pointers. Her ability to connect from beyond the arc provides a critical scoring option for the team. Hood also showcased her leadership and poise under pressure, stepping up when needed to keep her team competitive.

Bench Contributions

Christian Brothers received a solid boost from their bench, which contributed 15 points, demonstrating depth in the roster. Players like Sunishka Kartik and Lamonnie Ownes made meaningful impacts, showing the potential for different players to step up in key moments. Kartik added six points, with her energy on fast breaks and defense providing a valuable spark.

Growth Opportunities

While the team's rebounding and field goal percentage left room for improvement, these challenges also highlight areas of focus that can lead to significant strides forward. With only 20 rebounds compared to Ouachita Baptist's 42, there's an opportunity for the team to work on boxing out and controlling the boards. The effort to attack the glass will likely yield better second-chance opportunities in future matchups.

Building Chemistry

The six assists recorded by Christian Brothers reflect a growing sense of teamwork and unselfish play. As the team continues to gel, these numbers are expected to improve, translating into better shot opportunities and a more fluid offensive system.

Looking Forward

Christian Brothers' ability to force turnovers and maintain strong defensive discipline despite facing a tough opponent are key takeaways from this game. The building blocks are in place for a team that competes hard and has the potential to create an identity around defense and hustle.
As they refine their offensive execution and strengthen their rebounding, there is every reason to believe that Christian Brothers will continue to improve and compete at a higher level.
 
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