WILMORE, Ky. --- The Asbury women's basketball team (13-10, 11-3 CCS) had a spark from junior elementary education major
Emily Sizemore to lead the Eagles over Agnes Scott College (2-21, 1-13 CCS), 83-37, Saturday afternoon.
The Eagles set the tone immediately, holding Agnes Scott to just four points in the opening quarter while building an 18–4 lead. AU continued to apply pressure defensively throughout the first half, forcing turnovers and limiting the Scotties to 15.4 percent shooting over the first two quarters. By halftime, the Eagles had opened a commanding 42–12 advantage.
Asbury's offense caught fire in the third quarter, shooting 55.6 percent from the field and knocking down five three-pointers in the period. The Eagles outscored Agnes Scott 27–12 in the quarter to stretch the lead to 69–24 entering the final 10 minutes.
The Eagles displayed balanced scoring, with 32 bench points and 20 assists on 31 made field goals. Defensively, AU forced 19 turnovers and limited Agnes Scott to just 20.7 percent shooting for the game.
Emily Sizemore led all scorers with 25 points on an efficient 9-of-12 shooting, including 6-of-8 from beyond the arc. Trinity Britton added 10 points, while Juleigh Anne Tucker and Ma'Kiya West each chipped in nine. Anna Hellums contributed seven points, and Bre Jones pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds to go along with seven points.
"I'm so proud of these ladies. To play three games in less than 72 hours is crazy, but to play at the pace we play at, with no drop off from the first game to the last game is amazing. This team is as locked in as any team I've ever coached. They continue to amaze me every day."
Chad Mayes | Head Women's Basketball Coach
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Emily Sizemore | 25 PTS, 6 3PT
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Juleigh Anne Tucker | 9 PTS, 3 3PT
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Ma'Kiya West | 9 PTS, 4 REB
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Trinity Britton | 10 PTS
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Bre Jones | 10 REB
The Eagles will travel to Maryville College on Tuesday February 17 in Maryville, Tenn., at 5 pm.
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