WILMORE, Ky. - The LaGrange College Women's Basketball Team (10-9, 4-6 Collegiate Conference of the South) went toe-to-toe with the conference-leading Asbury Eagles (13-7, 10-1 CCS) Friday night (Feb. 7), falling in the final minutes by a score of 68-53 from the Luce Center Gym.

Game Summary
LaGrange overcame a slow start after falling behind 8-0 early, as Laila Battle got things going for her team to eventually tie things up at 16-apiece at the end of one. The back-and-forth affair continued into the second quarter, as the game was deadlocked at 18-18 with seven minutes remaining in the half.

LC grabbed the lead for the first time in the contest, holding a three-point advantage late in the quarter. After a quick offensive burst from Asbury at the end of the half, LaGrange found themselves down by four as the Eagles held a 34-30 lead heading into the intermission.

With plenty left in the Panthers' tank, Zyhia Johnson helped her squad regain the lead at the 3:10 mark in the third quarter with a fastbreak layup. After a nailed three by Britney Chavez, it seemed the Panthers were well on their way to a key win as they led 45-44 heading into the final quarter. Despite a hard fought fourth quarter by LaGrange, however, they were unable to match the host Eagles' late scoring barrage as they fell 68-53.

Panthers of the Game
Kendra Roberts notched her second double-double of the season, with the last one coming against Asbury just a few weeks ago. The senior guard led LC with 16 points and 10 rebounds on the night.

Laila Battle also put together a solid showing, with 13 points and seven rebounds, going 7/9 from the free throw line.

Up Next
The Panthers will have the opportunity to bounce back tomorrow when they head to Maryville, Tenn to take on the Scots of Maryville College. To stream the game and live stats, click here.