(CLEVELAND) – On Tuesday, the Truett McConnell University women’s basketball team matched up with Appalachian Athletic Conference opponent, St. Andrews University, where they bested the Knights, 65-47. The Lady Bears rose to 14-10, 10-8 AAC, while the Knights fell to 0-19, 0-18 AAC.
 
PLAY BY PLAY
In the first quarter, the Knights gained momentum first and took their only lead of the game. The Lady Bears struck back with two free throws from Camilla Callihan, Alysee Dobbs and a jumper from Sydney Rumble. After TMU fought the whole quarter, they came out ahead (19-13) going into the second quarter. In the second quarter, the Lady Bears created a large deficit with a layup from Re’Tavia Floyd, followed by a shot from behind the three-point arc. Layups from Callihan and Rumble sent TMU into the half ahead by seven (29-22).
 
In the third quarter, three pointers from Sydnie Smith and two from Floyd gave a nine-point advantage over the Knights. A layup from Kacie Williams and Dobbs continued to add to the deficit. Two free throws sent the Lady Bears into the third quarter with a score of 48-33. In the final quarter, Callihan continued to drop points, followed by a layup from Mieyana Milner. A jumper from Milner and a layup from Williams increased the gap to 18 points. The Lady Bears finished with a final score of 65-47 over the Knights.
 
LEADERS
Callihan led the way with 18 points, going 5-8 at the free throw line, and tallying eight rebounds. Floyd followed with 16 points, going 6-12 from within the paint. Williams recorded eight points, going 4-6 from within the paint, and contributing five rebounds. Rumble had six points herself, going 3-10 from within the paint. Dobbs had six points as well, going 4-4 at the free throw line, and adding five rebounds.
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Bears travel to Columbia, S.C. on Thursday, Feb. 3, to face AAC foe, Columbia International University. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.

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