GAINESVILLE, Ga. (December 3, 2025) – On Wednesday, the Truett McConnell University women's basketball team hit the road to face Brenau University in an Appalachian Athletic Conference match up, where the Lady Bears secured a victory over the Golden Tigers, 68-56. TMU improves to an overall record of 2-6, 1-4 AAC.
 
PLAY-BY-PLAY
The Lady Bears opened the first quarter strong with a layup by Brinkley Kate Reed assisted by Madison Aguilera to put TMU ahead early. After a brief push by the Golden Tigers, TMU responded with scoring from Reed and Alissa Winters, followed by a three-pointer from Mya Yeh, and a pair of free throws by Destinee Lovejoy. TMU's offense came alive late in the quarter with threes from Vanessa Vohs and Kayleigh Kelley, helping the Lady Bears build a 22–10 lead heading into the second. In the second quarter, TMU maintained control as Reed opened scoring from the free-throw line. Winters added two more free throws, and at the five-minute mark, Reed recorded a three off an assist from Yeh to extend the lead to 29–12. The Lady Bears continued to fire from all directions sending them into halftime holding a strong 36–20 advantage. 
 
Out of the halftime break, TMU wasted no time reestablishing momentum. Lovejoy knocked down a three-pointer assisted by Aguilera, and Reed followed with a layup to push TMU into the fourth up 53–38. In the final quarter, Reed scored quickly on a layup assisted by Winters to steady TMU after a brief Brenau run. In the closing minutes, Winters, Yeh, and Ava Queen knocked down crucial free throws to secure the Lady Bears' 68–56 victory.
 
LEADERS
Brinkley Kate Reed led the Lady Bears with a standout performance, totaling 27 points, while Alissa Winters followed with 14 points. Mya Yeh contributed nine points and five assists, while Destinee Lovejoy and Kayleigh Kelley both recorded seven points. 
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Bears return to action on Saturday, December 6, as they host AAC opponent Union College inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena. Tip-off set for 2:00 p.m.