Athens, Tenn. – The Bryan College Lady Lions improved to 6-2 overall and a perfect 5-0 in conference play with a commanding 74-62 victory over Tennessee Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon.
Bryan seized control in the second quarter, outscoring the Bulldogs 26-7 to turn a narrow 13-15 first-quarter deficit into a 39-22 halftime advantage. The Lady Lions never looked back, maintaining their lead throughout the second half despite a spirited comeback attempt by the hosts.
"Proud of our team—winning three straight road games, all by double digits, really says a lot about who we are," said head coach Matt Bollant. I thought our second quarter was outstanding; outscoring them 26–7 proved to be the difference in the game," he continued. "I was also really pleased with our free-throw shooting, going 22-for-25 at the line. It'll be great to be back home for the next three, and we truly hope the Bryan faithful and the Dayton community come out and support this 4-0 team that's currently tied for first place in the conference."
Freshman forward
Molly Brown paced Bryan with a game-high 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting, adding four rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes of action. Her efficient performance included a perfect 6-for-6 showing from the free-throw line.
Ellie Graham added 15 points on an impressive 6-of-9 shooting performance, distributing four assists while playing stellar defense with three steals. The backcourt duo of Graham and Brown combined for eight assists and helped orchestrate the offense throughout the contest.
The Lady Lions received a crucial 23-point contribution from their bench, led by
Ashlyn Plott's 16 points. Plott caught fire from beyond the arc, connecting on 4-of-9 three-point attempts and adding five rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench.
Kadee Ferrell contributed nine points and six rebounds, while
Ashlan Crittenden added four points, four rebounds, and three steals in the winning effort.
Bryan's defense forced 21 turnovers and converted them into 26 points, a significant advantage that proved decisive. The Lady Lions also dominated the free-throw line, converting 22-of-25 attempts (88.0%) compared to Tennessee Wesleyan's 10-of-15 (66.7%).
The Lady Lions will look to extend their perfect conference record as they continue their season. With balanced scoring, strong bench production, and tenacious defense, Bryan appears to be hitting its stride at the right time.
The Lady Lions will host Spartanburg Methodist at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November, 25th. They will look to continue their conference winning streak as they head into the Thanksgiving holiday.
