Waxahachie, TX – The SAGU Women's Basketball team suffered a 72-56 loss to Southwestern Christian University on Monday night in the Sheaffer Center. The Lady Lions shot a mere 36% from the field while the Eagles were able to break the 40% mark from the field. SAGU now sits at 4-9 on the year and 1-6 in Sooner Athletic Conference play.
The Lady Lions battled the Eagles in the first half as each team gained the lead three different times, but a strong defensive stand from Southwestern Christian in the third quarter would allow the Eagles to take a 52-38 lead into the fourth quarter. The Lady Lions were only able to score seven points the third quarter and shot just 10% from the floor. They would shoot 42% in the second quarter and 61% in the fourth quarter.
The Lady Lions saw three players in double digits, led by
Autumn Moore who shot 50% from the floor. Moore totaled 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Neeley Tilley-Bedick and
Kyla McMinn each added 10 points as well.
SAGU will now face Central Christian on the road in McPherson, Kansas, on Thursday, January 6. Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM.
As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
