RU WBB Earns 8th Straight Victory in AAC Match-UP VS Columbia College

Waleska, GA – The Reinhardt women's basketball team won its 8^th straight victory on the road Wednesday night at Columbia College. The Eagles came out on top 71-61 in this AAC match-up.  

Reinhardt took the lead 22-15 after the first quarter but a slow second qaurter saw the Koalas ahead the Koalas will the 32-20 lead at halftime. While Reinahrdt and Columbia each scored 22 points in the third, the Eagles were able to outscore their opponents 19-7 in the 4^th quarter to earn the AAC win over the Koalas.

Maria Sanchez Ponce continues to play an outstanding game, recording 30 points for her team to take this victory. Avanna Preston led in rebounds with 10 while Tarrah Gibson recorded 3 assists and 3 steals. 

This was Reinhardt's 8^th straight win as they have not been outplayed yet this season.The Eagles are currently sitting with a 8-0 record. They will be playing in a home match-up versus out-of-conference opponents, the Keiser University Seahawks this upcoming Saturday, Decemeber 2^nd, at 2pm. 

 Outstanding Performers:

• Maria Sanchez Ponce recorded 30 points and added 9 rebounds.
• Avanna Preston led in rebounds with 10.
• Tarrah Gibson recorded 3 steals, 3 assists and a block. 

 Team Comparison:

Points: 71-61 RU

Field Goal %: 40% - 37% CC

3-Point %: 33% - 30% RU

Free Throws %: 57% - 52% RU

Assists: 13-10 CC

Steals: 11-7 RU

Rebounds: 50-38 RU

Blocks: 3-1 CC

Fouls: 21-13 RU

Turnovers: 22-18 CC

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