Box Score Greenwood, S.C. – The Augusta University Women's Basketball team fell to the Lander Bearcats 86-55 today in a conference contest. The Jags are now 6-6 on the season and move to 3-1 in conference play while the Bearcats improve to 9-3 overall with a 4-0 mark in the Peach Belt.
Despite being the underdog, the Jags had a strong first quarter. They managed to outscore their opponent 15-12.
Kennedi Manning dropped in a layup at the start of the second to keep momentum going for Augusta. That momentum would slow as the Bearcats overtook the Jags 22-19 at 7:33 in the second quarter. Crystal Corley tied things up with a jumper less than a minute later.
It was a back and forth affair from that point on, as both squad would gain a lead only to have it disappear moments later. In the final minute Lander took a 30-28 lead over the Jags when Cameryn Wilson drained a three pointer to stun their foes. Asia Harrison tacked on a layup in the final 10 seconds to give the Jags a 33-30 edge headed into halftime.
As the second half got underway, Lander's offense found its stride. The Bearcats put up 29 points to Augusta's 14 for the third quarter, giving the home team a 59-47 advantage.
Lander didn't let up as the fourth quarter got underway. The Jags just couldn't match the Bearcat's offensive attack, getting outscored 27-8 as the final buzzer sounded.
For the game, Augusta shot 20-of-59 (33.9%) from the field including a pair from down town, while knocking in 13 free throws on 20 attempts.
The Jags were led offensively by Manning who shot six-of-13 from the field, scoring 12 points in the game. Kiera Howard followed suite with nine points on the day while leading the Jags in rebounds with seven.
The Jags return to action when they face Young Harris on the road, January 11th at 1:30 p.m.
