BEREA, Ky. - The University of the South women's basketball team rallied to cut a second half deficit as high as 20 points to six in the final minutes, but it was Berea College who came away with a 66-55 victory, Tuesday afternoon from the Seabury Center.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Berea (5-0) 66, Sewanee (2-5) 55
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Despite the Tigers making it a six-point affair, 19-13, after one quarter of play, the Mountaineers used a 11-0 run in the final four minutes of the second stanza to swell the lead to a 33-19 lead at the break.
-With Berea in control through three quarters, the Purple and White came out strong in the final frame, going on a 14-3 run to open the stanza as they cut the lead to a two-possession game, 53-47, but that would be as close as they would get.
-Berea is receiving votes in the first
Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division III Poll, announced earlier on Tuesday.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Kinsley Logan played all 40 minutes and dropped 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting. The senior also contributed three steals and assists each.
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Kayla Antoine posted 12 points thanks to an 8-of-10 effort from the charity stripe, and she added seven boards.
BEREA KEY STATISTICS
-Destiny Combs totaled 24 rebounds and added 12 points.
-Bailee Vanover recorded 16 points and five assists.
UP NEXT
The Tigers return home after the Thanksgiving break with a Monday matinee with Wesleyan (Ga.) College at 2 p.m from Juhan Gymnasium on Nov. 29.
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