Game 22: Arkansas-Monticello (6-15, 1-14 GAC) vs. Arkansas Tech University (16-3, 12-3 GAC)
Monday, Feb. 9 | 5:30 p.m. | Russellville, Arkansas (Tucker Coliseum)
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MONTICELLO, Ark- The University of Arkansas at Monticello women's basketball team is set to travel to Russellville on February 9, for a Monday evening meeting with the Golden Suns of Arkansas Tech University. Monday's meeting was originally scheduled to be played on Saturday, January 24 but was postponed to Monday due to inclement weather in Arkansas.

LAST MEETING
Arkansas Tech University - The ladies in green and white fell to the Golden Suns in the last meeting, 57-67. Arkansas-Monticello opened the first quarter of the game with an early 6-2 lead over Arkansas Tech. The Golden Suns quickly flipped the script in their favor; however, a couple of jumpers from Alindsey Long put the Blossoms back on top to end the first quarter, 15-12. The second quarter began with an exchange of baskets back and forth; however, the Blossom's momentum was short-lived as the Golden Suns went on a 14-0 run, holding UAM to just four points. The teams would head to the locker room at the half with the Blossoms trailing, 30-19. Arkansas Tech carried its momentum into the third quarter, as the Golden Suns outscored the Blossoms 24-17, increasing their lead to 18 points in the game. The fourth quarter saw Arkansas-Monticello fight to cut Arkansas Tech's advantage, outscoring the Golden Suns 21 points to 13; however, their effort was not enough as the game concluded with a 67-57 loss for the Blossoms. Alindsey Long and Alyssa Batton led the way for Arkansas-Monticello, posting 12 points in the matchup, respectively. Long hit 5-12 total field goals and two three-pointers on the evening. She also contributed two defensive rebounds in her 37 minutes played, along with one block and a steal. Batton hit 4-10 total field goals, two three-pointers, and 2-2 free throws on the evening. She also contributed three defensive rebounds in her 33 minutes played, along with two assists. Arkansas-Monticello committed 14 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

ALL-TIME SERIES
Arkansas Tech University - Tip-off will commence the 116th all-time meeting between ATU and UAM, with the Golden Suns holding an 81-35 record over the Blossoms. This all-time record dates back to the 55-47 win in 1975, the first time these two teams ever met. The largest margin of victory was seen on January 13, 1977, a 86-35 win for UAM. The Blossoms are currently 24-29 at home, 10-44 on the road, and are 31-66 in GAC play. Through 115 games, the Blossoms have scored 7,345 points, averaging 63.32 points per game.

BLOSSOMS BY THE NUMBERS

• Arkansas-Monticello is averaging through 21 games played:
  • 58.4 points on the offense and 63.7 points on defense
  • 0.387% in field goals
  • 0.283% on 3-point FG on 346 attempts, with 98 made.
  • 0.709% on Free Throws, 35.1% on combined team rebounds
  • with a 18.8% on turnovers with a -2.00% margin

GAME RECAPS
After the conclusion of each game, Blossom Basketball will have a release posted to uamsports.com, X and Facebook, which will give a recap of the game. They can be found on the schedule page as a clickable link after the end of each game, or on UAM Sports social media accounts.

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 X and Instagram.

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