LAGRANGE, Ga. --- The Asbury women's basketball team (10-10, 8-3 CCS) was edged on the road to LaGrange College (14-7, 10-2 CCS), 76-74, on Saturday afternoon.
LaGrange carried a six-point advantage into halftime, but the Eagles responded with their strongest stretch in the third quarter. Asbury shot 68.8 percent from the field in the period, outscoring the Panthers 28–26 to cut the deficit to just two heading into the final 10 minutes.
The fourth quarter remained a back-and-forth battle, with AU briefly grabbing its largest lead of the game midway through the third. However, LaGrange capitalized at the free-throw line late, converting 7-of-8 attempts in the final quarter to hold off the Eagles' comeback attempt.
Junior exercise science major Ma'Kiya West delivered an all-around performance to lead Asbury, finishing with career-high 18 points and 14 rebounds to go along with three assists, two steals, and two blocks. Camryn Poole added 19 points on an efficient 8-of-12 shooting effort, while Ellie Heid provided a spark off the bench with 12 points and six rebounds.
Asbury finished the afternoon shooting 43.9 percent from the floor and held a 34–36 margin in points in the paint, while LaGrange was led by Laila Battle's 35-point performance.
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Ma'Kiya West | 18 PTS, 14 REB (Career-highs)
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Camryn Poole | 19 PTS, 8-12 FG
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Ellie Heid | 12 PTS, 3 STL
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Emily Sizemore | 6 STL, 7 A
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Trinity Britton | 7 PTS, 5 A
The Eagles will travel to LaGrange College on Saturday February 7 in LaGrange, Ga., at 2 pm.
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