Oklahoma City, Okla - Oklahoma Christian (2-11, LSC 3-6) hosts Texas A&M University-Kingsville (7-9, LSC 3-6) on Saturday afternoon for a close physical game.
FIRST QUARTER
TAMUK started the game with a hot start, scoring the first five points of the game, before OC settled in and go on a run of their own. The Eagles were able to get the ball in the paint several times early, scoring eight points in the paint in the quarter.
Kate Bradley was able to move the ball around well, dishing out 3 first-quarter assists. Brooklin Bain and Asiyha Smith got the Eagles going early, combining to score nine points in the quarter.
SECOND QUARTER
The Javelianas were able to crawl back into the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Eagles 9-13. Smith was able to hit a three to get the Eagles some momentum in the middle of the second quarter, and they into the half with a two-point lead.
THIRD QUARTER
TAMUK came out of half looking to get their offense going, outscoring OC 12-23 in the third quarter.
Brooklin Bain and Ahniya Melton looked to keep the Eagles in the game, combining for 6 points. The Eagles looked to make a comeback with 10 minutes left to play.
FOURTH QUARTER
The Eagles were storming back in a physical fourth quarter, finding offense off the bench from Keira Neal and Jordan Francisco. The two players scored more than half the team's point in the quarter, and with eleven seconds left in the game, the Eagles found themselves with the ball and a chance to tie the game up. The effort would fall short as the clock hit zeros.
NOTES
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Brooklin Bain led all scoring with 15 points. She added to this 5 rebounds, an assist, and a steal.
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Asiyha Smith hit big shots when the Eagles were in need and finished with 12 points.
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Ahniya Melton finished with 8 points, 4 rebounds, and a steal.
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Kate Bradley finished with 5 assists, 3 rebounds, a steal, and a block.
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Coming off the bench, Jordan Francisco finished with 7 points and 6 rebounds in a big 4th quarter performance.
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Keira Neal also stepped up in the 4th, knocking down points, finishing with 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will head on a road trip next week when they take on St. Edward's Thursday, January 18th at 5:30 p.m.