SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South women's basketball team posted a 68-57 victory over the Warriors of Hendrix College, Sunday afternoon in a Southern Athletic Assocaition (SAA) contest inside Juhan Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (7-12, 2-7) 68, Hendrix (7-11, 1-6) 57
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Sewanee got out to a strong start as they led 16-5 after one quarter thanks to a 5-of-11 mark from the field.
-The Tigers pushed out to a 16-point lead, 23-7, with 7:30 left in the half before Hendrix was forced to burn a timeout. Sewanee kept the offense going as they had a 31-20 lead at the break.
-Sewanee's 16-point lead early in the fourth quarter was cut down by Hendrix to six, 52-46, with 6:47 left in the game before the Tigers burned a timeout.
-Following the timeout, Sewanee posted a 10-0 run to secure the victory on Sunday afternoon.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
-Four Tigers,
Keisha Phillips,
Kinsley Logan and,
Ellie Treanton and
Lilly Phillips, posted 12 points on the day. Trenton added five board and three steals, while Logan dished out four dimes and three thefts.
-Additionally, for L. Phillips, her 12 points were a career-best for the freshman.
-Sewanee's 11 triples on the day is a new season-high for the Purple and White.
HENDRIX KEY STATISTICS
-Madi Pierce posted a game-high 21 points on 6-of-18 from the floor and 8-of-11 from the charity stripe.
-Blysse Harmon posted nine boards, while Alicia McCloria and Kelsey Korb each dropped 10 points.
UP NEXT
The Tigers hit the road next weekend, Feb. 4, as they take on the Majors of Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss.
