RU WBB Extends Season Record to 18-0 with Win Over Columbia College!!
Waleska, GA – The Reinhardt women's basketball team hosted AAC opponents, the Columbia College Koalas, on Saturday night and came out on top 81-54. This was the second match-up between the Eagles and Koalas where RU took the win by 10 the last time. Reinhardt is currently sitting 1st in the AAC and #25 in the NAIA with an unbeaten record.
Columbia got off to a quick 10-4 lead to start the first quarter. RU was able to go on a run of their own but the Koalas were ahead 14-13 after the first quarter. Then the eagles went on to outscore their opponents 22-12 in the second, leading to a halftime score of 35-26. The Eagles maintained a steady lead throughout the rest of the game, outscoring Columbia in both of the third and fourth quarters.
Tarrah Gibson recorded a double-double for the Eagles with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Ty Williams was the leading scorer with 16 points.
The Eagles now sit with an 14-0 record in the AAC and have a 18-0 record overall. The next game for RU will be an away game at Milligan on Wednesday, January 24th, at 5:30pm.
Outstanding Performers:
- Tarrah Gibson recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
- Ty Williams led in scoring with 16 points while Ashley Woodroffe added 11.
- Ashley Woodroffe led in assists with 3 and steals with 3.
Team Comparison:
Points: 81-54 RU
Field Goal %: 43% - 31% RU
3-Point %: 24% - 15% RU
Free Throws %: 69% - 69% T
Assists: 14-13 CC
Steals: 9-4 RU
Rebounds: 45-25 RU
Blocks: 4-4 T
Fouls: 13-11 RU
Turnovers: 13-7 CC
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