Bethany, OK – The SAGU Women's Basketball team fell 63-55 to Southwestern Christian University on Saturday night in the Pickens-Springer Gymnasium. The Lady Lions couldn't find a rhythm in the first quarter as the Eagles went on a 12-3 run starting at the nine-minute mark. SAGU shot a mere 23% from the field in the first quarter while the Eagles shot 47%. SAGU would pick up their defensive play in the second quarter holding Southwestern to shooting just 29%, but the Lady Lions continued to struggle offensively shooting just 11% from the field and 14% from three in the second quarter. They would trail 33-16 at the half.
SAGU began to get better looks in the second half, but their deficit was too much to overcome. Overall, the Lady Lions forced 26 turnovers from the Eagles and held them to shooting just 36% from the field and 16% from three. Ultimately, the Lady Lions would claw back into the game in the fourth quarter pulling within five, but a tough shooting night would be their demise. As a team, SAGU shot 28% from the field and 25% from three, which would lead to a 63-55 loss. The Lady Lions now sit at 7-17 overall and 4-14 in Sooner Athletic Conference play.
Three SAGU players saw double digits on the night.
Autumn Moore led the way with 19 points and 3 assists while
Chanie Chambers followed with 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Rylee Lavender added 10 points as well.
SAGU will now face Langston on Thursday, February 10, at 6:00 PM in the Sheaffer Center.
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.
