Score: Montevallo 65, Christian Brothers 67
Records: Montevallo 2-16 (0-10) | Christian Brothers 7-9 (6-4)
Location: Trustmark Arena (Montevallo, Ala.)
Montevallo Starters: Nautika Philpot (G), Paige Ward (G), Kourtnie Smith (F), Kassidy Bonebrake (G), Kiya Sain (G)
Christian Brothers Starters: Mikaela Blissett, Rafaella Angelidou, Kenzie Jones, Brynne Lytle, Emily Reeves
GAME NOTES
- Montevallo held a 25-24 advantage in points scored by bench players in today's game. Jomekia Morine added 19 points off the bench for the Falcons.
- Montevallo won the turnover battle in the game and only turned the ball over 11 times. The Falcons' defense forced Christian Brothers into 22 turnovers in the game. Montevallo converted those turnovers into 19 points.
- Christian Brothers dominated the paint and held a 32-16 advantage in points scored in the low post.
- Nautika Philpot scored 25 points for the Falcons and was the leading scorer between both teams.
TEAM LEADERS
Montevallo
Points: Nautika Philpot (25)
Rebounds: Kiya Sain (8)
Assists: Nautika Philpot (5)
Christian Brothers
Points: Mikaela Blissett (15)
Rebounds: Brynne Lytle (13)
Assists: Courtney Blanks (5)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Ties: 1 times
Lead Changes: None
Largest Lead: Christian Brothers led by 21 (3rd – 2:17)
UP NEXT
The Falcons are back in action on Saturday, January 20th when they take on Union in Gulf South Conference action. Tip-off against the Bulldogs is set for 2:00 pm from Trustmark Arena.
RECAP
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – A late game comeback by the University of Montevallo women's basketball fell short in a 67-65 defeat to the Christian Brothers Buccaneers in Gulf South Conference play.
Montevallo is now 2-16 overall this season and 0-10 in the Gulf South Conference.
In the first half, the Falcons were outscored 39-32 as the Buccaneers dominated the play in the paint. Christian Brothers scored 20 of their first-half points in the low post and also converted 12 points off turnovers.
Montevallo was led by Nautika Philpot in the opening half who scored 11 points and also dished out three assists from her guard position.
In the third period, the game appeared to get away from the Falcons as the Buccaneers outscored Montevallo 20-12 in the period and at one point led by as many as 21 points with 2:17 remaining in the period.
However, the Falcons looked to turn the game around in the fourth period as the Montevallo defense held the Buccaneers to just eight fourth period points.
The Falcons entered the final period down 13 points to the Buccaneers and found themselves down by as many as 18 points with 8:11 left to play in the game. Montevallo went on a 19-3 run to trail Christian Brothers with 55 seconds to play in the game.
The Falcons' defense forced Christian Brothers into a turnover and had an opportunity to take the final shot. Jomekia Morine drove the lane with four seconds remaining and her final shot missed its mark as Christian Brothers held on to the 67-65 victory.
