The Eagles Secured the Win at Johnson to Remain at #1 in AAC Standings

Johnson, TN. - On Tuesday night, the Reinhardt women's basketball team clinched a significant win against the Johnson University Royals, with a final score of 67-59. The Eagles achieved this victory at the Douglas E. Carnes Arena during an intense AAC conference game and remain at #1 in the AAC standings. The halftime score strongly favored the Eagles at 40-22, setting the stage for their ultimate win.

The Eagles demonstrated a stellar performance from the outset, notably outscoring the Royals 21-5 in the first quarter. Four Eagles players hit double-digit points, contributing to the high-scoring game. Noelle Lavery led the team with 14 points and secured a double-double alongside 10 rebounds. Not far behind was Mackenzie Franklin with 13 points and another commendable double-double with 10 rebounds. Other significant contributions included Julia Craft, who was impressive from the three-point line, going 4-7, and I'ziah McCutchins, who added 10 points and five rebounds.

Additional players showed great efforts; Laphina Campbell facilitated play with 7 points and 4 assists, while Kiara Simpson added 8 points and snagged 5 rebounds. The team's solid defense and aggressive offense proved to be key in maintaining their lead throughout the game and ultimately securing the victory.

This triumph boosts Reinhardt's record to 13-3 overall, with a strong 9-1 standing in conference play. The Eagles were scheduled to face KCU on January 11th, but the game has been postponed to January 27th  due to inclement weather. This break will give the team a chance to prepare and maintain their momentum in the upcoming challenges.