MACON, Ga. - The University of the South women's basketball team returned to competition for the first time in 622 days, as the Tigers defeated the Wolves of Wesleyan College, 57-38, Sunday afternoon from Porter Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (1-0) 57, Wesleyan (0-1) 38
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Sewanee used a strong first quarter to make a statement. The program posted a 7-of-21 mark from the field, including three triples to take a 19-8 lead.
-Leading 28-17 at the break, the Tigers put the game away with a 6-of-15 performance from the field.
-For the game, the Purple and White forced 32 turnovers, 26 points on those instances, and they grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, good for 11 second chance points.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Kinsley Logan led all scorers with 14 points and three steals.
Ellie Treanton added 12 points and three thefts.
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Keisha Phillips had 10 points, six rebounds and five steals, while
Kayla Antoine contributed with 10 boards, six on the offensive glass.
WESLEYAN KEY STATISTICS
-Jamila Ra-Hashim posted eight points to pace the Wolves.
UP NEXT
Sewanee returns to action on Tuesday night with the team's home opener against Covenant.
