LOUISVILLE, Ky.--- Senior multi-media journalism major
Haleigh Releford eclipsed the 1,000 point mark on Monday night in a 58-52 Asbury women's basketball (3-6, 0-0 CCS) victory over Spalding University (2-8, 1-2 SLIAC).
Releford poured in 14 points in the win, shooting 5-14 from the field while adding seven rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Releford becomes the 14th Asbury women's basketball player to reach the 1,000 career feat, 2024 graduate
Trinity Shearer being the most recent to get to the mark. Releford has now scored 1,010 points over her career, looking to add on to that mark throughout conference play.
AU was led in scoring by senior psychology major
Camryn Preston who scored 17 points on an efficient 5-9 from the field and 7-12 from the free throw line. Preston added five rebounds in 26 minutes of play.
Asbury used a defensive minded-game to claim the victory, holding the Eagles to just 33% from the field and 34% from three. Asbury turned over Spalding 23 times, gathering 16 team steals to gain an edge.
AU would lead at the half point mark 33-31, after four three point made field goals in the second quarter. The Eagles defense proved stout out of the break, surrendering just seven Spalding points, to take a 47-38 lead into the final frame.
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Camryn Poole three pointer with 2:50 left, gave the Eagles the comfort they needed at 58-49 and ultimately the 58-52 win.
Spalding was led in scoring by Sydney Raque and Ma'Kaylia Lute, who both poured in 11 points respectively.
AU was helped in scoring by
Morgan Flannery who added 11 points on an efficient 5-8 from the field. Flannery filled the stat sheet, also dishing six assists and tying a career-high seven steals.
Spalding out-rebounded the Eagles 57(19 ORB) to 39 on the night, but was only able to convert nine second chance points.
Asbury only turned the ball over nine times as a team, and was able to out-score SU in points off turnover 22-9.
"We are extremely pleased with today's win. We have been through it this season with all the injuries but not one time have the ladies wavered. They are mentally tough, but they are still trying to learn to play together and obviously win in their new roles. I'm so proud of all of them! Then to see Relly achieve her 1,000th point today was great. She's been such an amazing player in our program. She's more than a scorer. She leads our defense as well. I'm so thankful that she's been able to be a part of the AU program!"
Chad Mayes | Head Women's Basketball Coach
Asbury starts Collegiate Conference of the South play on Saturday at Piedmont, tip-off set for 2 PM.
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Camryn Preston | 17 PTS (5-9 FG), 5 REB
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Haleigh Releford | 14 PTS, 7 REB, 3 STL, reached 1,000 points for career
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Morgan Flannery | 11 PTS (5-8 FG), 7 STL, 6 AST
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Ma'Kiya West | 7 PTS, 3 REB, 2 BLK
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Carley Hinshaw | 6 REB
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Emily Sizemore | 6 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL
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