CLEVELAND, Ga. (Dec. 1, 2021) - The Truett McConnell University women's basketball team hosted Appalachian Athletic Conference opponent, Bryan College, inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena on Wednesday, where the Lady Bears fell to a 43-70 defeat. TMU falls to record of 4-4, 2-4 AAC, while the Lions rose to a record of 8-0, 5-0 AAC.

PLAY BY PLAY

In the first quarter, the Lady Bears were first to make a move with a three pointer from Re'Tavia Floyd. TMU extended their lead with another shot from behind the three point arc from Floyd and Camilla Callihan. A foul on Sydnie Smith led to a good free throw for TMU's last shot of the quarter. Going into the second quarter, the Lady Bears trailed 14-18, but quickly gained momentum with a shot in the paint from Callihan. A three pointer from Jessica Jackson tied the game 23-23, with a Floyd three pointer to collect the lead. The Lions didn't let up, leaving the Lady Bears down 28-36 going into the halftime.

At the start of the third quarter, the Lions continued to game speed. TMU persisted with a layup and a shot in the paint from Jackson, followed by a Callihan free throw. A Natalie Nixon three pointer closed the deficit, but ultimately the Lady Bears still trailed 40-50 at the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter saw the Lions on top, while the Lady Bears only capable of scoring three, resulting in a final score of 43-70.

LEADERS

Callihan recorded a double-double with 12 rebounds and 10 points, going 3-6 from the free throw line. Floyd followed with nine points, going 3-8 from behind the three point arc. Nixon had eight rebounds on the evening followed by eight points, while going 2-2 at the free throw line. Jackson had seven points, with three shots in the paint and one steal. Smith tallied five points, going 1-2 at the free throw line, with three rebounds.

UP NEXT

The Lady Bears remain inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena to face AAC opponent Point University on Saturday, Dec. 4th. Tipoff is set for 2:00 p.m.