JACKSON, Miss.. - The University of the South women's basketball team posted 16 steals as the Tigers take down the Majors of Millsaps College, 56-43, Friday night in a Southern Athletic Association (SAA) contest from the Hangar Dome.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (8-12, 3-7) 56, Millsaps (8-12, 3-6) 43
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Despite Millsaps having a 15-11 lead at the end of the opening period, Sewanee used a 10-0 run to open the frame to push the lead to six points, 21-15, with under six minutes left in the half.
-Sewanee allowed Millsaps to just four points, including 2-of-8 shooting, and 10 turnovers in the second period as the Tigers recorded eight steals in the frame to lead, 22-19 at the break.
-The Tigers used a strong third quarter to push the lead to 11 points, 36-25, thanks to more spectacular defense. Sewanee went 6-of-13 from the field, including a perfect 4-of-4 from
Kinsley Logan. Meanwhile, Millsaps was limited to six points thanks to three 2-point field goals.
-The fourth quarter came down to free throws, as Sewanee drained 13-of-18, led by Logan's 7-of-8.
-Despite Millsaps cutting the deficit to four points, 40-36, with 4:37 left in the game,
Camryn Broussard drained a huge triple to see the Tigers' lead back to seven en route to a 16-7 run to end the contest.
-Sewanee secures its third win since 2010 in Jackson, and it is the first victory for the Purple Tigers since 2018 inside the Hangar Dome.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Kinsley Logan played all 40 minutes for the Purple and White, as she totaled 20 points, with 18 coming in the second half. She also added six thefts and three assists.
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Kayla Antoine tallied 12 points and added nine points, while
Camryn Broussard posted 10 points, six boards and two steals.
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Ashley Stewart almost had a double-double without the benefit of a point. The senior posted eight boards, seven assists and added three steals.
-The Tigers recorded 16 steals on the night, setting a new conference high for the season.
MILLSAPS KEY STATISTICS
-Andrea Rayford was the only Major in double figures on Friday, totaling 17 points.
UP NEXT
The Tigers next take on Birmingham-Southern from the Magic City on Sunday afternoon.
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