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WBB2425 Owens
66
Winner Alabama Huntsville UAH 11-3,6-2 Gulf South
58
Christian Brothers CB 0-13,0-7 Gulf South
Winner
Alabama Huntsville UAH
11-3,6-2 Gulf South
66
Final
58
Christian Brothers CB
0-13,0-7 Gulf South
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Alabama Huntsville UAH 14 11 21 20 66
Christian Brothers CB 8 12 23 15 58

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

Late swing costs Christian Brothers in otherwise great performance against UAH

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In a closely-contested matchup on Saturday afternoon at Canale Arena, the Christian Brothers women's basketball team (0-12, 0-7 GSC) put up a resilient fight but ultimately fell to Alabama Huntsville (11-3, 6-2 GSC) by a final score of 66-58. Despite valiant efforts, the Lady Buccaneers' struggles in key moments proved decisive in the Gulf South Conference contest.

Game Flow and Key Moments 

The game saw ten lead changes and eight ties, showcasing a competitive spirit from both sides. Christian Brothers started slowly, trailing 14-8 after the first quarter as the Lady Chargers capitalized on their scoring opportunities inside. However, the Lady Buccaneers showed flashes of brilliance in the second and third quarters, outscoring Huntsville 35-32 during that stretch.

CBU trailed by only three points heading into the fourth quarter. However, Huntsville's late-game poise and critical scoring runs, particularly a 9-2 stretch midway through the final period, sealed their victory.

Standout Performers 

Valencia McFall was a standout for Christian Brothers, recording a team-high 16 points while grabbing seven rebounds. McFall's aggression and ability to finish at the rim kept the Lady Buccaneers within striking distance throughout the contest.

Jada Hood contributed with 14 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, showcasing her all-around ability to impact the game. Meanwhile, Lamonnie Owens chipped in with 10 points, converting crucial baskets in transition.

Shooting and Rebounding Analysis 

Christian Brothers shot 39 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Lady Buccaneers converted 75 percent of their limited opportunities at the charity stripe. They shot at a better conversion rate than UAH in all three categories.

Rebounding was a strong point for the Lady Chargers as they secured 44 total rebounds compared to CBU's 32 total boards.

Statistical Insights
  • Points from turnovers: Christian Brothers capitalized with 11 points off Huntsville's mistakes, but the Lady Chargers limited their own errors effectively.
  • Bench contributions: Huntsville's reserves outscored the Buccaneers' bench 27-12, providing a critical edge.
Takeaways and Next Steps 

While the result was disappointing, the team's ability to compete with a strong Huntsville squad shows potential for growth. A stronger presence on the glass was all that seemed to stand between securing a victory against a top three team in the GSC.

The Lady Buccaneers will aim to regroup as they prepare for their next game, hoping to build on their competitive showing and capitalize on key moments going forward to swing games their way.
 
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