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Serenity Webb about to pass the ball off
Thomas Hemingway
51
Winner Meredith MER 4-12, 4-5 USA So
41
Methodist MUWBK 10-5, 6-3 USA So
Winner
Meredith MER
4-12, 4-5 USA So
51
Final
41
Methodist MUWBK
10-5, 6-3 USA So
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Meredith MER 13 15 16 7 51
Methodist MUWBK 8 7 9 17 41

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Michael Spratt

Meredith Fends Off Methodist Fourth Quarter Rally

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  Second day in a row, Methodist women's basketball played another home game versus Meredith College on Saturday afternoon. The Avenging Angels came to the March F. Riddle Center and were able to get a 51-41 win over the Monarchs, in USA South Athletic Conference action.

JUST THE FACTS
Final score: Meredith def. Methodist, 51-41
Records: Methodist 10-5 (6-3 USA South), Meredith 4-12 (4-5)
Location: March F. Riddle Center; Fayetteville, North Carolina

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The ball game opened up with Methodist scoring the first four points before Kate Perko registered the first two baskets for Meredith to tied it up. The Avenging Angels took their first lead of the contest after tallying nine straight points. The Monarchs would trail 13-8 heading into the second quarter following a bucket from Serenity Webb.
  • Kiley Hicks made it a three-point game for Methodist with jumper to begin the second but then a 7-0 run by Meredith put them up by double digits. A six-point burst by Piper Carriere would give the Avenging Angels a 26-12 advantage, midway through the period. At the break, the Monarchs went to the locker room trailing Meredith 28-15.
  • Methodist scored a quick four points at the start of the third frame but Perko would get those points back for the Avenging Angels on her next two shots. A three-pointer from Jessica Drake brought the score down to a 10-point difference, 34-24, with 5:10 left in the third. To close out the quarter, Meredith went on a 10-0 run to make it a 20-point difference.
  • The Monarchs chipped away at the deficit to begin the fourth stanza by tallying the first six points, 44-30. An additional 9-2 run over the next three minutes now found Methodist trailing by seven. In the final three minutes, Meredith tighten up its defensive effort and held off the Monarchs from completing any comeback.
MORE TO IT
  • Perko registered about half of the Avenging Angels points with 25, which led the contest. She also finished with a double-double after securing 17 rebounds. Leading Methodist in both points and rebounds was Hicks, respectively with 10 and nine.
  • The Monarchs were successful in making Meredith turn the ball over and scoring off them. Methodist got 22 points after forcing 19 turnovers.
UP NEXT
Methodist will have a week to re-group before going on the road and playing a USA South game against Greensboro College. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 PM.
    
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