The Bryan College women's basketball team pulled off a major win on Wednesday night, taking down AAC leader Milligan 70-63 at Summers Gymnasium. The Lions used a dominant second quarter and clutch play in the fourth to secure the upset victory.
Key Performances:
- Autumn Davis led Bryan with 18 points, shooting 7-of-9 from the field and adding 4 rebounds.
- Torie Brooks had 18 points as well, knocking down three triples and going a perfect 5-of-5 from the free-throw line.
- Ashlan Crittenden recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
- Sydney Neale provided a spark off the bench with 7 points.
Game Highlights:
- Milligan led 22-11 after the first quarter, but Bryan responded in a big way, outscoring the Buffaloes 27-13 in the second to take a 38-35 halftime lead.
- The Lions' defense held Milligan to just 28.6% shooting from three.
- Bryan outscored Milligan 20-15 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
Team Stats:
- Field Goal Percentage: Bryan 52.9%, Milligan 38.5%
- Three-Point Percentage: Bryan 45.5%, Milligan 28.6%
- Free Throw Percentage: Bryan 78.6%, Milligan 87.5%
- Rebounds: Milligan 30, Bryan 29
- Assists: Milligan 15, Bryan 10
- Turnovers: Milligan 12, Bryan 11
With the win, Bryan improves to 13-10 overall and 11-7 in AAC play. The Lions will look to carry this momentum into their next match-up on the road vs. Montreat on Saturday February 8th.
