CLEVELAND, Ga. (February 21, 2024) – The Truett McConnell University women's basketball team hosted Appalachian Athletic Conference opponent St. Andrews University on Wednesday, where the Lady Bears battled through every quarters to secure the win with a final score of 71-64. TMU is now sitting at an overall record of 10-17, 9-12 AAC, while St. Andrews falls to a record of 6-16, 6-16 AAC.
 
PLAY-BY-PLAY
TMU was hot from the start with a nine point run, sparked by three shots from Alexis Brewster and shot from the three-point arc by Sydnie Smith (9-0). St. Andrews worked to decrease the deficit, but a three-pointer by Ava Queen and a layup by Smith kept the Lady Bears ahead by eight. Two good free throws by Alysee Dobbs and a layup from Destinee Lovejoy  kept TMU ahead, while shots by the Knights put the lead in range (21-17). With SAU only by three, a clutch free throw by Queen and a layup from Brewster kept the Lady Bears on top, followed by a seven point run to make the score 40-32 at the half.
 
The third quarter proved in favor of the Knights as TMU was forced to work hard under pressure. A layup by Kayleigh Kelley kept the lead in range, but SAU entered the final quarter with the advantage (47-49). TMU gained speed to take back the lead in the fourth quarter with four consecutive Lady Bears shots, featuring a good free throw and layup by Brinkley Kate Reed, and a layup and three-pointer by Brewster. Shots from the Knights kept the leader undecided, until a good three-pointer by Dobbs shifted gears for TMU and the game was ultimately put out of reach with two good free throws from Brewster (71-64).
 
LEADERS
Brewster led the way for the Lady Bears with a double-double of 25 points and 16 rebounds, along with going 10-17 in field goals and 3-4 at the free throw line. Lovejoy recorded 11 points with six rebounds, followed by Reed who had nine points and six rebounds, and Smith who had eight points and six assists.
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Bears host AAC foe Columbia College on Saturday, February 24, at 2:00 p.m. for Senior Day, inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena.