Box Score Score: Shorter 95, Montevallo 60
Records: Montevallo 2-13 (0-7) | Shorter 4-10 (2-6)
Location: Trustmark Arena (Montevallo, Ala.)
Montevallo Starters: Paige Ward (G) D'Miyah Foster(G), Alba Perez (F), Cheyenne Cunningham (G), Kassidy Bonebrake (G)
Shorter Starters: Bianca Thornton, Jasmine Gaines, Raven Fair, BreAnna Thomas, Roni Richardson
GAME NOTES
- Montevallo was held to their lowest points scored in a period this season in tonight's game. The Hawks held the Falcons to just five points in the opening period of play.
- De'Asia Marsh led the Falcons in all aspects of the game. Marsh netted 14 points and also grabbed nine rebounds in the loss.
- Shorter thrived off points in the paint in tonight's game. The Falcons conceded 46 points to the Hawks in the post. On the other hand, Montevallo was able to muster 20 points in the paint against Shorter.
TEAM LEADERS
Montevallo
Points: De'Asia Marsh (14)
Rebounds: De'Asia Marsh (9)
Assists: Nautika Philpot (4)
Shorter University
Points: Bianca Thornton (25)
Rebounds: Bianca Thornton (11)
Assists: Jasmine Gaines (6)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Ties: None
Lead Changes: None
Largest Lead: Shorter led by 38 (4th – 0:51)
UP NEXT
The Falcons will travel to play Delta State on Saturday, January 9th with tip-off set for 2:00 pm.
RECAP
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo women's basketball team was defeated at home 90-65 by Shorter University in Gulf South Conference play.
The Falcons are now 2-13 on the season and 0-7 in conference play.
Montevallo struggled in the first half to shoot effectively from the field. The Falcons attempted 28 shots in the opening half but were only able to get six of them to fall. In the first period, Montevallo was held to five points, their lowest for points scored in a period this season.
Montevallo entered halftime down 38-21 to the visiting Hawks.
In the second half, Montevallo came out and shot the ball more effectively. The Falcons went 14-of-32 against the Hawks for a 43 percent shooting percentage in the second half. However, it was not enough as the hot shooting Hawks cruised to a 95-60 victory.
De'Asia Marsh led the team in both points scored and rebounds in tonight's game. Marsh netted 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the loss to the Hawks.
