SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South women's basketball team used a strong first quarter to take down the Stormy Petrels of Oglethorpe University, 64-57, Friday night in a Southern Athletic Association (SAA) game from Juhan Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (9-13, 4-8) 64, Oglethorpe (8-15, 4-7) 57
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Tigers rolled in the opening quarter with an 8-of-18 performance from the field, including 5-of-10 from downtown to lead 22-11 after one quarter.
Ellie Treanton posted Sewanee's first 12 points with four straight triples.
-Sewanee made it a 16-point affair, 37-21, at the intermission, and the Purple and White made it a 20-point game, 47-27, with 4:06 left in the third quarter.
-Oglethorpe made it a five-point game, 60-55, late in the game, but key free throws by Treanton sealed the game.
-The win on Friday ended a nine-game losing streak to the Stormy Petrels, with the Tigers taking the 53-50 win at home on Feb. 5, 2017.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Ellie Treanton knocked down six triples and totaled 22 points on the night. The senior made 6-of-9 from downtown in the game.
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Kayla Antoine posted 12 points and eight boards in 22 minutes off the bench.
OGLETHORPE KEY STATISTICS
-Sydni Donovan posted 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting and recorded a double-double with 10 boards.
UP NEXT
The Tigers will next take on Berry College for Senior Day at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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