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WBB
76
Montevallo Mont 0-3,0-0 Gulf South
88
Winner Columbus St. CSU 2-1,0-0 Peach Belt
Montevallo Mont
0-3,0-0 Gulf South
76
Final
88
Columbus St. CSU
2-1,0-0 Peach Belt
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Montevallo Mont 23 21 15 17 76
Columbus St. CSU 19 31 21 17 88

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Women's Basketball Falls at Columbus State, 88-76

COLUMBUS, Ga. – Montevallo women's basketball fell on the road against Columbus State, 88-76, in the final non-conference matchup before GSC play begins.
 
The Falcons took the first quarter, 23-19, with a hot start shooting the ball at a 60 percent mark (9-15) from the field and an 83.3 percent mark from deep (5-6). Montevallo cooled off in the second quarter shooting just 34.8 percent from the field while Columbus State's offense shot 13-24. The Falcon's shooting struggles continued in the third quarter with a 31.6 percent mark. Montevallo's offense picked up in the fourth quarter with a 41.7 percent shooting performance and a 60 percent mark from three.
 
Newcomers Isabel Grimes and Jordan Parker led the way for Montevallo with 13 points each, while Leisha Steger added 12 points on 5-9 shooting. Marisa Snodgrass continued to be a rebounding guard with a team-leading six rebounds to go along with five points.
 
Game Information

Score: Montevallo 76, Colunbus State 88
Records: Montevallo (0-3), Columbus State (2-1)
Location: Frank G. Lumpkin Center| Columbus, Ga.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

1st | Montevallo held a four-point advantage after one quarter with 11 points from Leisha Steger.
2nd | Columbus State caught fire in the second quarter with a 54.2 shooting percentage with 31 points compared to Montevallo's 21 points on 34.8 percent shooting.
3rd | Parker's six-point third quarter keep the Falcons within striking distance with a 71-59 deficit.
4th | Montevallo shot well in the final quarter with a 60 percent mark from three-point range but 17 points from CSU in the quarter held the Falcons at bay.

 
GAME NOTES
  • Columbus State held a slim lead on the glass with 47 rebounds to Montevallo's 43.
  • The Falcons' bench came up big once again with 34 points to the Cougars 28.
  • CSU's post play was dominant with 42 points in the paint compared to UM's 20.
  • Montevallo shot the ball well from three-point range with a 12-24 performance.
  • Montevallo lost the turnover battle 22-18 whole giving up 25 points off turnovers.
 
Up Next: Montevallo will stay in the state of Georgia with a trip to West Georgia on Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. to start league play.

Stay up to date with Montevallo women's basketball online at montevallofalcons.com and on social media @umwbb.

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