CLEVELAND, Ga (Dec. 11, 2021) - On Saturday, the Truett McConnell University women's basketball team hosted Appalachian Athletic Conference opponent, Johnson University, inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena. The Lady Bears winning streak increased to two after a 66-56 victory over the Royals. TMU's record improved to 6-5, 4-5 AAC, while the Royals fell to 1-9, 1-8 AAC.

PLAY BY PLAY

In the first quarter, both teams were quick to score, battling for the lead. A layup from Jessica Jackson and a three pointer from Re'Tavia Floyd gave TMU an advantage over the Royals. A layup from Sydnie Smith sparked a rally, followed with an Alysee Dobbs layup and free throw. The Lady Bears entered the second quarter with a 17-11 lead. Back-to-back three pointers from Floyd and Sydney Rumble created a larger deficit, followed with a jumper in the paint from Quan Holton and a shot from behind the three point arc from Camilla Callihan gave TMU a seven point lead going into halftime (30-23).

The third quarter saw the Lady Bears persistence with a Natalie Nixon three pointer and shot in the paint from Callihan. A Floyd jumper added to the score to bring the Lady Bears up 44-38 at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, TMU finished strong with five straight points from Hilton to give the Lady Bears a 10 point gap from the Royals. Multiple fouls on Callihan led to five points accumulated at the free throw line, ultimately resulting in a Lady Bear 66-56 victory.

LEADERS

Floyd led the way offensively with 15 points on the evening, going 4-9 from behind the three point line. Callihan picked up 14 points of her own, going 4-7 from within the paint, and five rebounds. Holton racked up nine points, going 1-2 at the free throw line and 4-8 from within the paint, and six rebounds. Dobbs led defensively with seven rebounds and eight points, going 3-5 from the free throw line. Nixon had six points and two rebounds on the evening.

UP NEXT

The Lady Bears remain inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena on Tuesday, December 14, to face AAC competitor, Thomas University. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.