LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The Christian Brothers University women's basketball team erased a 14-point deficit, but saw its comeback effort fall just short in a 62-53 setback at West Alabama, on Thursday night, at Pruitt Hall.
TIP OFF
Score: UWA 62 (6-19, 5-16 GSC) | CBU 53 (2-23, 2-19 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- UWA held the Lady Bucs to just 25 percent shooting (4-16) to take a 15-8 lead after the first quarter.
- The Lady Bucs used a big 19-12 second quarter to go into halftime tied at 27.
- West Alabama used a 7-13 shooting performance to take a 45-31 lead into the final quarter.
- The Tigers led by as many as 14 points, but CBU used an 18-5 run to cut the deficit to 52-51 with three minutes left.
- UWA hled CBU without a field goal the rest of the way to hold on for the win.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- Three Lady Bucs scored in double-digits.
- Destiny Kiner lead CBU with a double-double finishing with 19 points and a career high 11 rebounds.
- Tae Leatherwood added 12 points, a career high six rebounds, and three steals.
- Chloe Crawford rounded out the double-figure scorers with 11 points.
- The Tigers won the rebounding battle 48-36.
- CBU had 34 points in the paint and forced 18 turnovers.
UP NEXT
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Feb. 24 when they travel to Alabama Huntsville. Tipoff is set for 2:00 PM.
