Lynchburg, Va. — The University of Lynchburg ladies’s basketball crew feuded back-and-forth in opposition to Guilford however was unable to beat a first-half deficit and fell, 70-60, on Wednesday night time in Turner Gymnasium.
Although the Hornets (11-9, 4-7 ODAC) took an early four-point edge midway by the primary quarter, the Quakers (17-3, 8-3) established momentum within the closing 5 minutes of the interval by scoring 12 straight factors and held the benefit for the remainder of the competition. Giannopoulou was the principle contributor throughout the stretch, scoring six throughout the rally. The Hornets trimmed the deficit to only one level, 47-46, with two minutes to go within the third quarter after a rally of seven consecutive factors, 4 of which got here from Littlejohn. The Quakers completed the interval on a 7-2 run that despatched them into the ultimate quarter with a 54-47 benefit.
Guilford shot .529 p.c from the sphere within the first quarter and constructed a 22-14 lead after 10 minutes. Lynchburg linked on .400 p.c of its photographs within the interval, highlighted by two 3-pointers from Brooke Cason. GC continued to take care of management within the second, outscoring Lynchburg 14-12 to take a 36-26 benefit into halftime.
Kate Littlejohn led Lynchburg offensively with 17 factors whereas including six rebounds and three assists whereas chipping in two blocks and one steal on the defensive finish. Audra Petty adopted with 15 factors and 9 rebounds, and Cason contributed eight factors, six rebounds, and 4 steals. Caitlin Canada supplied a set off the bench with 9 factors and two steals, whereas Bree Spainhour added six factors and 4 assists.
Lynchburg responded with its strongest stretch within the third quarter, outscoring Guilford 21-18 whereas capturing .667 p.c from the sphere within the interval. Although the Hornets got here inside one level of equalizing the rating within the quarter, Guilford went again forward and held a seven-point lead heading into the ultimate interval.
In the fourth quarter, Lynchburg continued to use strain however was unable to finish the comeback. Guilford scored 16 factors within the closing interval to take care of its lead, whereas the Hornets added 13 factors.
Lynchburg completed the night time capturing .364 p.c from the sphere and .708 p.c from the free throw line, whereas Guilford shot .359 p.c general however transformed 21-of-23 makes an attempt on the charity stripe. Guilford held a 44-37 rebounding benefit and scored 36 factors within the paint in comparison with Lynchburg’s 34. Additionally, the Hornets recorded 12 steals and compelled 21 turnovers.
Next on the slate for Lynchburg is a bout in opposition to No. 5 Washington and Lee at dwelling on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.
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