RU WBB Wins On-The-Road At KCU 84-54 To Remain Undefeated

Grayson, KY – The Reinhardt women's basketball team traveled to Kentucky Christian University on Tuesday night to earn the 84-54 win over the Knights to also continue their win streak to 12-0. 

 Reinhardt and KCU traded their scores through the first and second quarter to give RU the 27-26 lead at halftime. Then, the Eagles played a great third quarter to earn 27 points to KCU's 13. Then, the Eagles extended their lead even further in the fourth, scoring 30 points to earn a 30-point lead to finish the game. 

 Kiara Simpson came off the bench to lead her team offensively, totaling 19 points. Simpson also added 4 steals. Tarrah Gibson also played an outstanding game, earning a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. 

 The Eagles now sit with a 12-0 record overall and are 8-0 in the AAC. The next game for the Eagles will be an exhibition game on January 30^th, at North GA at 1:30pm. Then, the Eagles will bring in the new year with a home game versus St. Andrews on January 2^nd, at 5:30pm. 

 Outstanding Performers:

• Kiara Simpsons led with 19 points and 4 steals.
• Tarrah Gibson recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
• Maria Sanchez Ponce added rebounds.

 Team Comparison:

Points: 84-54 RU

Field Goal %: 42% - 37% RU

3-Point %: 36% - 32% KCU

Free Throws %: 69% - 65% RU

Assists: 12-12 T

Steals: 20-1 RU

Rebounds: 48-33 RU

Blocks: 4-1 KCU

Fouls: 18-13 RU

Turnovers: 32-14 KCU

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