November 17, 2023

Brunson, MO - In a fierce battle on the road, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lady Lions faced the College of the Ozarks Bobcats in Brunson, Missouri. The matchup promised intense action, and the players delivered a game filled with thrilling moments and standout performances.

Lions Review 
The first half saw Neeley Tilley-Bedick shining bright for the Lady Lions, showcasing her sharpshooting skills by knocking down all three of her three-point attempts. Unfortunately, the Lady Lions struggled to find success in the paint, and the team trailed 37-22 at the halftime intermission. Despite the deficit, Tilley-Bedick, along with the efforts of Chanie Chambers and Rylee Lavender, kept the Lady Lions in contention during the opening two quarters.

Agar Farres Garcia and Autumn Moore demonstrated their basketball IQ with impressive first-half playmaking, combining for four assists. Still, the Lady Lions faced a formidable challenge going into the second half.

The third and fourth quarters witnessed a spirited effort from the Lady Lion's bench, spearheaded by the relentless Neeley Tilley-Bedick. The team fought hard to close the scoring gap, but College of the Ozarks proved resilient, ultimately securing a 73-60 victory.
 

Key Stats

Neeley Tilley-Bedick led the Lady Lions with an impressive 20 points and added two flashy assists.

Agar Farres Garcia showcased versatility with 8 points and a notable ten rebounds.

Cailyn Tucker contributed seven points and four rebounds to the team's effort.

Next Up
Despite the setback, the Lady Lions will face William Woods University on November 18th (Saturday) at 1:00 PM in Branson, MO. Another road test awaits, and the Lady Lions are poised to bounce back and showcase their prowess in the upcoming matchup. 

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