Score: Montevallo 70, Valdosta State 93
Records: Montevallo 2-9 (0-3) | Valdosta State 7-3 (1-1)
Location: The Complex (Valdosta, Ga.)
Montevallo Starters: Paige Ward (G), D'Miyah Foster(G), Kiya Sain (G), Courtney Smith (F), Alba Perez (F)
Valdosta St. Starters: Madi Mitchell, Aaliyah Cheatham, Kenya Samone' Dixon, Taylor Blue, Kia Perry
GAME NOTES
- Kiya Sain had two blocks in today's game for the Falcons. Her two blocks were the only ones that occurred in the game.
- Montevallo had a decent day shooting and shot above their season average. In each half, the Falcons shot 36 percent.
- Montevallo managed eight second-chance points while Valdosta State recorded 18.
- The Blazers took advantage of the Falcons' turnovers and outscored Montevallo 21-11 in points off turnovers.
- The bench players for both teams were about even with Valdosta State Holding a 31-30 edge.
TEAM LEADERS
Montevallo
Points: Paige Ward (14)
Rebounds: Alba Perez (9)
Assists: Kiya Sain, D'Miyah Foster, Paige Ward, Kassidy Bonebrake (2)
Valdosta State
Points: Madi Mitchell, Aaliyah Cheatham (18)
Rebounds: Kenya Samone' Dixon (12)
Assists: Madi Mitchell, Kia Perry, Taylor Blue (3)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Ties: None
Lead Changes: 1 time
Largest Lead: Valdosta State led by 32 (4th – 5:33)
UP NEXT
The Falcons will play one final road game before the holiday break. Montevallo travels to West Florida to take on the Argonauts on Monday, December 18th at 5:30 pm.
RECAP
VALDOSTA, GA. – The University of Montevallo women's basketball team was defeated by Valdosta State 93-70 in conference play.
The Falcons are now 2-9 overall on the season and are 0-3 in conference play.
Montevallo scored the first points of the game on the opening shot. Kiya Sain nailed a three-pointer to get the Falcons on the board. Valdosta State then went on a 10-0 run to take a lead they would not surrender.
The Blazers outscored the Falcons 46-25 in the first half to take a commanding double-digit lead into halftime.
After the break, the Falcons played the Blazers in a tighter second half. Valdosta State only outscored Montevallo 27-22 in the third period.
The Blazer cruised in the final period as Montevallo managed to outscore Valdosta State 23-20.
Valdosta State used their big first half to earn the double-digit 93-70 victory.
