December 11, 2023

McPherson, KS - In a thrilling Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) showdown at the Jerry Alexander Arena, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lady Lions dominated the court against the Central Christian College (CCC) Tigers.
 

Lions Review
The Lady Lions confronted a tough zone defense from the Central Christian Tigers in the opening period. Neeley Tilley-Bedick and Rylee Lavender showcased exceptional plays, while Wendy Clemmons orchestrated the team's offense. A standout moment featured Agar Farres Garcia's mesmerizing spinning hook shot, leaving Central Christian defenders in disbelief.

As the first half concluded, Neeley Tilley-Bedick led the charge with eight first half points, propelling the Lady Lions to a 34-19 halftime advantage.

The Lady Lions continued their offensive prowess in the second half, with Neeley Tilley-Bedick extending her scoring rampage. The team's tenacious defense stifled the Tigers, securing a decisive 70-45 victory for SAGU.
 

Key Stats Tell the Tale: Garcia's Double-Double and Tilley-Bedick's Brilliance
Agar Farres Garcia delivered a stellar performance, contributing 13 points and an impressive 17 rebounds. Neeley Tilley-Bedick showcased her scoring prowess with 22 points on a 50% field goal percentage, leading the Lady Lions to the win.

Looking Ahead
Mark your calendars for December 16 (Sat) at 2:00 PM as the Lady Lions face the University of North Texas - Dallas in another SAC clash, promising an intense showdown in Dallas, Texas. 

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.