CLEVELAND, Ga. (Nov. 13, 2021) - The Truett McConnell University women's basketball team hosted Union College, inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena Saturday, where the Lady Bears showed their grit with a 68-65 victory over the Bulldogs. TMU improved to a  4-1, 2-1 AAC, while the Bulldogs record falls to 2-2, 1-2 AAC.

PLAY BY PLAY

In the first quarter, the Bulldogs were the first to strike. The Lady Bears were quick to retaliate with a three pointer from Re'Tavia Floyd. Another three pointer from Floyd brought TMU within margins, but the Bulldogs were resilient. A layup from Quan Holton left the Lady Bears trailing 14-18 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, TMU was out of the gates with a three pointer from Natalie Nixon and a layup from Holton. A three pointer from Jessica Jackson tied the score, but a shot in the paint from Floyd secured a 24-22 lead. The Bulldogs fought hard and left the Lady Bears down 29-30 going into the third quarter.

In the third quarter, back-to-back three pointers from Floyd gave TMU the lead. A foul on Camilla Callihan led to two free throws to send the Lady Bears up 48-46 going into the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter, both teams were back and forth, but two fouls on Callihan led to four successful free throws, followed by a free throw from Floyd. A three pointer from Floyd and a jumper from Nixon ultimately sealed the deal, leading the Lady Bears to a 68-65 victory.

LEADERS

Floyd had a stunning evening with 33 points, going 7-10 at the free throw line and 6-13 behind the three point line. Holton followed with 14 points and collected five rebounds of her own. Callihan had 13 points, six rebounds and went 7-10 at the free throw line. Nixon had five points, four rebounds and had a shot from behind the three point line. Jackson had three points, two rebounds and one steal.

UP NEXT

The Lady Bears hit the road to face AAC opponent Milligan University Saturday, Nov. 20, with tipoff set for 2:00 p.m.