(CLEVELAND) – On Tuesday, the Truett McConnell University women’s basketball team went face to face with Thomas University, inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena. The Lady Bears secured a stellar non-conference win of 71-54, improving to a record of 7-5, while the Night Hawks fell 1-10.
 
PLAY BY PLAY 
In the first quarter, the Lady Bears were hot out of the gates, with a Natalie Nixon shot in the paint, followed by a shot from Ra’Tavia Floyd.  A Floyd three pointer increased the lead, along with a jumper from Quan Holton to give the Lady Bears an advantage. A shot in the paint from Camilla Callihan closed out the quarter with TMU ahead (15-7). In the second quarter, TMU started with a jumper from Holton and a layup from Callihan. Back to back shots from Holton continued to increase TMU’s lead, while Mieyana Milner closed out the quarter with a shot in the paint to keep the Lady Bears ahead 32-20. 
 
The third quarter started with a foul on Sydnie Smith, leading to two successful free throws. The Night Hawks gained slight momentum, but Five consecutive points from Holton and a three pointer from Callihan created the ultimate deficit. A foul on Alysee Dobbs sent her to the line for two successful free throws, ending the quarter with the Lady Bears ahead (52-40). In the final quarter, a layup from Milner was proved the final points of the game for the Lady Bears, leaving them victorious with a score of 71-54. 
 
LEADERS 
Holton led the way with a double-double on the evening, recording 15 points, going 7-10 in the paint and 11 rebounds. Callihan trailed closely with 14 points, going 2-4 from behind the three-point arc, with two steals. Floyd and Dobbs both tallied 11 points apiece. Floyd went 1-1 at the free throw line and 4-11 from within the paint. Dobbs had three rebounds and went 5-5 at the free throw line. Nixon contributed five points and five rebounds on the evening.  
 
UP NEXT 
The Lady Bears remain inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena on Wednesday, December 15, to face University of the Virgin Islands, with tip-off set for 5:30 p.m. 

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