LEXINGTON, Ky. --- The Asbury women's basketball team (1-5, 0-0 CCS) was lead by junior elementary education major
Emily Sizemore, who scored a season-high 28 points, but fell 89-81 to Muskingum University (2-1, 0-0 OAC) in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday night.
The game began with Muskingum taking an early lead with a score of 18-17 at the end of the first period. The first quarter saw notable plays including a series of layups by Sizemore, contributing significantly to the Eagles' efforts. By halftime, Muskingum had extended their lead to 41-32.
In the third period, Muskingum further solidified their advantage, outscoring the Eagles and extending their lead to 64-55. Notable efforts from the Eagles included a 3-pointer by junior Ma'Kiya West, but it wasn't enough to close the gap significantly.
The final period saw the Eagles making a valiant effort to recover, with key three-point shots. However, Muskingum managed to maintain their lead, concluding the game at 89-81.
Sizemore finished with 28 points on 8-of-17 shooting and went a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line. West recorded a double-double with 12 points and a team-high 10 rebounds, while junior Camryn Poole added 14 points and seven rebounds. Ellie Heid contributed 12 points and three assists, and Trinity Britton added seven points and three rebounds.
Asbury shot 38.6% from the field, 25% from three-point range, and 80.8% from the free-throw line, collecting 42 rebounds. Muskingum, meanwhile, shot 40.3% from the field, 24.2% from three-point range, and 79.2% from the line, pulling down 51 rebounds, including 21 on the offensive glass.
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Emily Sizemore | 28 PTS, 8-17 FG, 11-11 FT
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Ma'Kiya West | 12 PTS, 10 REB (Double-Double)
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Camryn Poole | 14 PTS, 7 REB
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Ellie Heid | 12 PTS, 4 AST
The Eagles will play at Transylvania University on November 30 at 3 pm in Lexington, Ky.
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