MARYVILLE, Tenn. – The LaGrange College women's basketball team won 65-58 against host Maryville College in Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) action on Friday afternoon at the Cooper Athletic Center in Maryville, Tennessee. With the victory, the Panthers continue to hold the top spot in the conference standings.
THE BASICS
Score: Maryville 58, LaGrange 65
Records: Panthers 12-6, 8-1 CCS | Scots 10-8, 6-4 CCS
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The opening half was hotly contested as the two squads traded blow-for-blow in a season rematch that was more than living up to the billing. LC would lead 28-26 at the half.
- The Red and Black continued to inch their way closer to the finish line, but could not create any significant momentum to enhance their advantage to any more than three as they led 47-44 heading into the final frame.
- The Panthers finally begun to create some separation in the fourth quarter, as senior guard Amanda Mclendon (Orlando, Fla.) helped extend her team's lead by as much as 11 with under five minutes remaining in the contest. That burst would be enough as LaGrange rolled to a 65-58 win and bolstered their conference-best record to 8-1.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Panther senior guard Laila Battle (Smyrna, Ga.) led the team with a double-double performance featuring 22 points and 10 rebounds.
- Mclendon also dominated with a double-double showing of 19 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals.
- Maryville junior guard Emily Wilson (Knoxville, Tenn.) led the Scots with 16 points and a pair of rebounds.
UP NEXT
- LaGrange is back on the court on Tuesday when they travel to Wesleyan College for a 5:30 p.m. tip in CCS play.
- Maryville plays their next game at home on Tuesday as they host Covenant College in a 5:00 p.m. matchup.
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