RU WBB Defends Perfect Record On-the-Road at Milligan!!

Waleska, GA – The Reinhardt women's basketball team played its most competitive AAC match-up yet on the road at Milligan University. Reinhardt ultimately came out on top 85-77 to defend their perfect 19-0 record. 

Reinhardt got off to a quick 15-4 lead to open the first quarter and stayed ahead to close out the first 25-19. The next quarter was closer, but RU led 38-31 to head into halftime. Milligan came out into the third with shots firing, going on multiple runs and went ahead 60-58 in the last couple seconds of the third. The next quarter was basket-for-basket but RU did a great job keeping their composure and getting the job done to end the game 85-77 

Reinhardt had three different players with 20+ points. Maria Sanchez Ponce recorded a double-double with23 points and 11 rebounds. Ashley Woodroffe added 23 points, while Tarrah Gibson had 21. 

The Eagles now sit with an 15-0 record in the AAC and have a 19-0 record overall. The next game for RU will be an away game at Bluefield on Saturday, January 27^th, at 12pm. 

 Outstanding Performers:

• Maria Sanchez Ponce recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. 
• Ashley Woodroffe also recorded 23 points, while Tarrah Gibson added 21. 
• Avanna Preston  led in assists with 6. 

 Team Comparison:

Points: 85-77 RU

Field Goal %: 53% - 42% RU

3-Point %: 53% - 33% RU

Free Throws %: 71% - 68% RU

Assists: 17-14 MU

Steals: 8-6 RU

Rebounds: 38-34 MU

Blocks: 5-4 RU

Fouls: 20-15 RU

Turnovers: 17-14 MU

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