MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo women's basketball team is back in the win column after defeating Lee University 75-69 to earn their first home win of the season. After losing the first two games of the season, UM has now won six of their last seven.
 
It was a tightly contested, back-and-forth game all afternoon, as the contest had 18 lead changes and nine ties. Each team used several different large runs to keep the game competitive.
 
The Flames started the game off strong, jumping out to a quick 9-2 lead with 8:11 left in the first quarter. The Falcons then went on a 12-0 run to take a 14-9 lead with 5:27 left in the first. Lee ended the quarter on a 15-5 run to take a five-point advantage into the second.
 
Montevallo had a strong defensive performance in the second quarter, holding the Flames to just nine points. Going into the half, UM held a one-point lead.
 
It was more of the same in the third, as each team continued to trade baskets. Heading into the fourth quarter, Lee held a two-point lead, but the Falcons scored the first seven points of the final stanza and held the lead for the remainder of the contest.
 
UM's efficient shooting in the fourth was the key in separating and pulling away for the victory. Montevallo made nine of their 13 shot attempts and made all seven of their free throws in the fourth quarter to secure their sixth win of the year.
 
Savannah Lee had a game-high 18 points to go along with six rebounds and three blocks. Jennifer Andrew, who made all six of her shot attempts, scored 10 of her 17 points in the fourth and had six rebounds to help the Falcons close the game out. Jordan Jones scored 13 to go along with six boards and three assists. Kourtnie Smith was also in double figures, scoring 10 points.
 
 
 
 
UP NEXT: The Falcons will face off again with Lee tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Trustmark Arena.