ASHEVILLE, N.C. (January 4, 2025) - On Saturday, the Truett McConnell University women's basketball team traveled to compete in an Appalachian Athletic Conference match-up against Montreat College where the Lady Bears suffered a tough loss, 63-53.
PLAY-BY-PLAY
TMU was first on the board with a good layup by Ava Queen. A jump shot by Alexis Brewster continued to put the Lady Bears ahead. TMU continued to control the first quarter, as a three-pointer by Carsyn Ward, assisted by Madison Aguilera, extended the lead (14-9). The second quarter saw a shift in momentum for the Cavaliers as MC took the lead. A jump shot paired with two three-pointers by Brewster put TMU up once more as both teams battled for control (31-29). In the third quarter, both teams continued to fight for the lead. Good layups and free throws by Kayleigh Kelley gave TMU a fighting chance. The final quarter saw the Lady Bears eager to secure the win. Both teams gave it their all, but multiple free throw opportunities for MC gave the Cavaliers just enough to hold on to the win, 63-53.
LEADERS
Brewster led the way with a double-double, recording 23 points and 12 rebounds. Queen followed with seven points, while Kelley had six points and Alissa Winters had five points.
UP NEXT
TMU will be back in action at the Benjamin F. Brady Arena on Tuesday, January 7, as the Lady Bears host Bryan College for an AAC match-up. Tip off set for 5:30 p.m.
