#15 Pacers Edge Falcons, 52-47
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Aiken (16-2, 9-1 PBC) | 31 | 21 | 52 |
| Montevallo (7-10, 2-6 PBC) | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| Montevallo, AL (BankTrust Arena) | |||
| USC Aiken | Montevallo |
|---|---|
| Pts: Daniela Tarailo - 17 | Pts: Teanna Boxley - 13 |
| Reb: Hannah DeGraffinreed - 9 | Reb: 2 Players (#32, #TM - 6) |
| Ast: Brittany Hill - 7 | Ast: Tiffany McClure - 4 |
| Team Statistics | USC Aiken | Montevallo |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 32.8% (21-64 ) | 40.4% (19-47 ) |
| Rebounds | 43 | 33 |
| Assists | 15 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 14 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 10 | 5 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 10 | 2 |
| Pts in the Paint | 14 | 10 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 4 | 16 |
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo women's basketball team (7-10, 2-6 PBC) suffered another heartbreaking loss this time at the hands of 15th-ranked USC Aiken (16-2, 9-1 PBC). The Falcons were led by junior Teanna Boxley (Mesa, Ariz./Arizona Western College) who scored 13 points. Senior Shavonne Seymore (Hartsville, S.C./Northwest Florida State College) added 11 points while freshman Taylor Beverly (Brandon, Miss./Northwest Rankin) chipped in eight points and a team-high six rebounds.
The Falcons out-shot the Pacers 40.4 percent to 32.8 percent from the field but lost the rebounding battle 43-33 and the turnover battle 14-8. UM hot 70.0 percent from the free throw line while USCA hit just 37.5 percent from the charity stripe.
USCA opened the game on a 9-2 run but the Falcons quickly cut the lead to just one-point with 11:32 left in the first period. Just under a minute later the Pacers began a 12-2 run to take a 24-14 lead with 4:09 remaining. UM made a slight comeback as the Falcons entered halftime down 31-23.
USCA held the Falcons at bay for the opening minutes of the second half but with 11:49 left to play UM went on a 9-1 run to cut the lead to just two with 8:23 left to play. UM eventually took the lead at the 6:27 mark as junior Trena Moore-Smith (Charlotte, N.C./West Charlotte) hit an old-fashion three-point play with a jumper and free throw. The Pacers then ended the game with a 8-2 run to take the 52-47 victory.
The Falcons will return to action Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1:30 p.m. as they host Peach Belt Conference rival Augusta State University.
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