(CLEVELAND) – The Truett McConnell University women’s basketball team hosted Carolina University for a non-conference matchup, where the Lady Bears dominated on the court to take down the Bruins (62-41). TMU rises to a record of 3-9, while the Bruins fall to a record of 4-4.
PLAY BY PLAY
The Lady Bears were first to score with a layup from Camilla Callihan, followed by layups from Sydnie Smith and Quan Holton. Both teams were evenly matched, but a shot in the paint from Holton and a three-pointer from Re’Tavia Floyd gave TMU the advantage (14-11). In the second quarter, a jump shot from Holton and a fastbreak layup from Gwyn Andrews added to the Lady Bears’ lead. A shot behind the three-point arc from Smith paired with a jump shot from Kacie Williams saw the Lady Bears ahead by five going into the half (28-23).
In the third quarter, back-to-back layups from Holton and Callihan created a large deficit. Shots from Callihan, Floyd, and Tia Shelton continued to add to the Lady Bears’ lead, sending TMU into the final quarter with a heavy 16-point advantage (48-32). In the fourth quarter, free throws from Jordyn Wilder and Chloe Williams added to the score, along with a layup from Destinee Lovejoy. In the final minutes, a final shot behind the three-point arc from Asia Gant ultimately secured a Lady Bears 62-41 victory over the Bruins.
LEADERS
Holton led the way with 15 points, going 6-11 in the paint with nine rebounds. Callihan followed with 11 points, going 5-9 in the paint and 1-3 at the free-throw line. Floyd recorded 10 points, going 2-2 at the free throw line, while Smith tallied five points and four rebounds. Lovejoy had four points of her own, along with eight rebounds.
UP NEXT
The Lady Bears hit the road to Mobile, Alabama for a non-conference matchup on Friday, December 30 against the University of Mobile (Alabama). Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. (CST).
