The Bryan College women's basketball team faced a tough challenge against Johnson University at Summers Gymnasium on December 4, 2024, ultimately falling 68-61. The game was marked by strong performances from both teams, with seven lead changes and seven ties keeping the outcome uncertain until the final moments.
Key Performances
- Torie Brooks led the Lions with 14 points, shooting 6-13 from the field while adding four rebounds and a block.
- Kelsie Johnson scored 12 points and was perfect at the free-throw line (4-4).
- Sydney Neale provided a spark off the bench, scoring 10 points in just 13 minutes, including 3-4 from the floor.
- Ashlan Crittenden contributed six points and a team-high seven rebounds.
Game Highlights
- Bryan built a six-point lead early in the fourth quarter but was unable to hold on as Johnson finished strong.
- The Lions shot 58.3% in the fourth quarter, their best shooting period of the game, but Johnson matched their intensity with efficient shooting and key defensive stops.
- Both teams traded baskets throughout the game, with Bryan holding a slight edge in points in the paint (28-26) and fast-break points (6-4).
Team Stats
- Bryan shot 40% from the field and 92.3% from the free-throw line.
- Johnson edged Bryan in bench points, 18-19, and forced 15 turnovers.
- The Lions recorded 11 steals as part of a strong defensive effort.
Next Up
Bryan (3-6, 2-4 AAC) heads to Milligan Saturday December 7th at 2:00 PM
