RUWBB Secures the Victory 75-55 at SAU

Laurinburg, NC - In another AAC conference match-up, the Reinhardt University women's basketball team showcased a commanding performance against the St. Andrews Knights, resulting in a convincing 75-55 win on Saturday afternoon, in Laurinburg, NC. The Eagles improved their season record to an impressive 19-7 overall and 15-5 in the conference.

The game opened with St. Andrews taking the lead, but Reinhardt quickly retaliated, balancing the score with Noelle Lavery's three-pointer. Eagles' Julia Craft played a key role, consistently driving the offense to maintain and extend the lead. By halftime, Reinhardt narrowly led 31-29. The subsequent halves saw the Eagles dominating, with I'ziah McCutchins opening the third period with a decisive 3-pointer, which sparked a scoring run, enabling Reinhardt to pull away significantly by the end of the third period with a score of 56-44.

Among the top performers, Julia Craft led with 22 points, followed by Noelle Lavery with 19 points and 7 rebounds, and I'Ziah McCutch contributing across the board with 12 points and 7 assists. Additionally, Kiara Simpson's defense was crucial, logging 5 steals. Key plays included rapid transitions led by Haley Johnson and clutch three-pointers that solidified the Eagles' lead.

Looking ahead, the Eagles are set to face Truett-McConnell in their last home game and Senior night on Wednesday, February 19th at 5:30pm. The team aims to continue their strong performance, hoping to capture another win in front of their home crowd one last time.

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