MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello women's basketball team hosted out-of-state GAC member East Central University on Thursday afternoon. The Blossoms came out of the match-up with a 59-53 win over the Tigers.
Bailey Harris and
Haleigh Crews led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (8-5, 3-4 GAC), scoring 12 points each in the match-up, respectively. Harris hit 5-12 field goals and 2-3 three-pointers on the day. She also contributed three rebounds in her 32 minutes played, with two defensive and one offensive. She grabbed two assists and one steal. Crews hit 4-7 field goals on the day and 4-5 free throws. She also contributed five rebounds in her 26 minutes played, with four defensive and one offensive. She grabbed one assist and one steal.
Katie Edelen led East Central (4-7, 2-5 GAC)
with 19 points.
The first quarter was evenly matched, exchanging back-and-forth baskets, going into the second quarter 12-12. The Blossoms gained momentum in the second period, holding the Tigers to 6 points compared to the Blossoms' 19. The teams would head into the locker room at half-time with UAM leading 31-18.
The Blossoms saw a game-high lead of 16 points in the third quarter, but the Tigers fought back outscoring the Blossoms 19-15. The teams entered the fourth quarter with UAM leading 46-37. The Blossoms held onto the lead for the remainder of the match-up, although the Tigers outscored UAM 16-13. The match-up ended with the Blossoms on top, 59-53.
Arkansas-Monticello committed 22 turnovers in the entirety of the match.
UP NEXT
The Blossoms will return to the court on Saturday, January 11, inside Steelman Fieldhouse as they take on Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Tip-off is set for 1:00 p.m.
All live streams and stats will be available as clickable links on the
UAM Women's basketball schedule.
How to follow the Blossoms: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Women's Basketball, visit
www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels on
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