December 30, 2023

Waxahachie, TX - In a spirited exhibition matchup to close out the year, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lady Lions traveled to Lubbock, Texas, to take on the formidable D2 Lubbock Christian University (LCU) Chaps. Despite a valiant effort, the Lady Lions fell short, ultimately losing 72-63 in a hard-fought contest.

Lady Lions Review
From the opening tip-off, it was evident that this matchup would be defined by the battle in the paint. Agar Farres Garcia and Kyla McMinn engaged in a physical duel, each striving to establish dominance in the key. The intensity set the tone for an exciting game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

One of the standout performances for the Lady Lions came from Neeley Tilley-Bedick, who showcased her scoring prowess with a series of impressive step-back jumpers. Her offensive spark played a crucial role in rallying the team after facing a deficit in the first half.

Former Division 2 point guard Wendy Clemmons demonstrated her expertise on the court, seamlessly transitioning into a playmaking role. Clemmons showcased her scoring ability off screens, delivering soft floaters with finesse, reminiscent of her days as a D2 collegiate point guard.

Senior guard Rylee Lavender displayed remarkable poise, maneuvering through double teams with ease. Lavender's scoring, marked by well-executed step-back jumpers and deft ball handling, kept the Lady Lions competitive throughout the game.

Despite trailing by a significant margin, the Lady Lions displayed resilience in the closing moments of the game, mounting a strong scoring run. However, the clock proved to be their adversary, and they ultimately fell short with a final score of 72-63.

Top Performers
Neeley Tilley-Bedick: 13 points, 5 rebounds
Rylee Lavender: 12 points
Wendy Clemmons: 8 points
Autumn Moore: 8 points
Agar Farres Garcia: 9 points, 7 rebounds

Next Up
The Lady Lions will look to bounce back in their next matchup as they return to the Sheaffer Center in Waxahachie, TX, for a crucial Sooner Athletic Conference showdown against Oklahoma City University.

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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.