SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South women's basketball team used a strong quarter to get back in contention, but it was the visitors from Asbury University who took the 69-57 victory from the Tigers, Saturday night inside Juhan Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Asbury (4-1) 69, Sewanee (1-4) 57
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Asbury used a strong opening frame to push the lead to 22-10 after 10 minutes, as they led from the get-go.
-In the second half, Asbury pushed the lead to its largest of 18, 45-27, with 3:13 left in the third quarter. However, the Tigers used a 10-0 run the rest of the quarter, thanks to key free throw shooting, to make it a 45-37 affair after 30 minutes of play.
-Sewanee did cut the deficit down to single digits multiple times, but Asbury would respond on most of its trips down the stretch to seal the contest.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Abby Young led the Tigers with 14 points, while
Ellie Treanton registered a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
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Kinsley Logan also contributed 12 points and five boards, while
Keisha Phillips adde seven points and boards each.
ASBURY KEY STATISTICS
-Autumn Herriford dropped 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting and added eight boards.
Sarah Dennison posted 10 boards, while Trinity Shearer recorded 13 points on 4-of-5 from the field and 5-of-7 from the charity stripe.
UP NEXT
The Tigers and Eagles finish the weekend series Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. inside Juhan Gymnasium.
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