MACON, Ga. --- Asbury women's basketball (4-7, 2-0 CCS) had four players in double figures to secure a 108-62 Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) win over Wesleyan College (0-6, 0-2 CCS) on Friday night in Macon, GA.
The Eagles set the tone early, jumping out to a 22–16 lead after the opening quarter before delivering a dominant second period. AU held Wesleyan to just five points in the quarter while shooting 72.2 percent from the field, opening up a 55–21 advantage at halftime.
Asbury stayed aggressive, outscoring Wesleyan 32–18 in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles maintained their intensity on both ends, closing out the game with a 21–23 final period.
Junior elementary education major Emily Sizemore led all scorers with 22 points on an efficient 10-for-12 shooting performance in just 16 minutes. Juleigh Anne Tucker provided a spark off the bench with 17 points, including five three-pointers, while Anna Hellums added 15 points and three assists. Ellie Heid rounded out the double-figure scorers with 11 points.
AU finished the night shooting 51.3 percent from the field and totaled 45 fast-break points and 42 points off turnovers. The Eagles also controlled the glass with a 46–28 rebounding advantage and received 53 points from the bench.
"It's always great to start the new year off with a win. Offensively we played well and shot the ball better than we have in a long time. As a team, we felt like it was not our best defensive effort from the standpoint of giving up too many layups, but the ladies are committed to getting better each and every game. Overall, I was happy with our performance."
Chad Mayes | Head Women's Basketball Coach
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Emily Sizemore | 22 PTS, 10-12 FG
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Juleigh Anne Tucker | 17 PTS, 5-11 3PT
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Anna Hellums | 15 PTS, 3 3PT
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Ellie Heid | 11 PTS, 3 STL
The Eagles will play at Agnes Scott College on Saturday January 3 in Decatur, Ga., at 2 pm.
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