RU WBB Extends Undefeated Season to 15-0 with WIN over TMU at Home 72-39

Waleska, GA – The Reinhardt women's basketball team continues their season with another donating performance at home, where the Eagles came out on top 72-39 over the Truett-McConnell Bears. The Eagles continue to dominate as they have yet been beaten this season. 

 Reinhardt stands out with having multiple players who work as offensive weapons, outscoring TMU in all 4 quarters of the game. During the first quarter, the Eagles took charge and scored 14 points and held the TMU bears to just 4 points. While RU just outscored the Bears 16-13 in the second, the score was 33-17 at the half. Then the Eagles came out and score 39 more points in the second half to extend their lead and clench the win 72-39

 RU's Maria Sanchez Ponce led in scoring and steals with 17 points and 6 steals. Ty Williams also played a great game with 11 points and 7 rebounds, and 8 assists. 

 The Eagles now sit with an 11-0 AAC record and are 15-0 overall and are sitting just outside the NAIA top 25. The next game for the Eagles will be another AAC match-up at home versus the Johnson Royals at 2pm on Saturday, January 13^th.

 Outstanding Performers:

• Maria Sanchez Ponce led her team with 17 points and 6 steals.
• Ty Williams also played a great game with 11 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds. 
• Ashley Woodroffe added 12 points and 3 steals. 

 Team Comparison:

Points: 72-39 RU

Field Goal %: 39% - 26% RU

3-Point %: 45% - 13% RU

Free Throws %: 48% - 63% RU

Assists: 17-9 RU

Steals: 15-10 RU

Rebounds: 40-34

Blocks: 3-3 T

Fouls: 19-11 RU

Turnovers: 24-19 TMU

For Reinhardt team schedules & updates, please follow Reinhardt Athletics on Facebook, @RU_Eagles on Twitter, & @RU_Eagles on Instagram.