Asheville, N.C. - In a critical AAC conference clash, the Reinhardt University Eagles faced a tough defeat against the Montreat Cavaliers with a final score of 75-61 in Asheville, N.C. on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles are currently standing at #3 in the AAC standings with a conference record of 9-3.
Despite a hard-fought performance from the Eagles' players, the Montreat Cavaliers managed to secure the win, leaving the Eagles with a current season record of 13-5. The halftime score saw the Eagles trailing with 24 points against Montreat's 30, which set the tone for the remainder of the contest.
Top scorers for the Eagles were Iziah McCutchins with 15 points, followed closely by Julia Craft who netted 12 points, and Laphina Campbell who added 10 points to the team's total. Other notable performances included Lana Van Dyke with 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks, and Noelle Lavery who contributed significantly on the defensive front with 10 rebounds.
The Eagles are looking forward to their next game on this upcoming Wednesday, against the Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs in another crucial AAC conference match-up. This home game, to be held in Waleska, Ga. at 5:30pm, will be a chance for the Eagles to bounce back and improve their standing within the conference.
