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[February 7, 2008] Contact: Houston Taylor MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Christian Brothers led throughout in handing Southern Arkansas a 64-57 setback in Gulf South Conference action Thursday at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. Holding a 32-24 edge at the break, the Lady Buccaneers more than doubled that over the first 10 minutes of the second frame to lead 51-34 on Sheena DeBose’s lay-up at 10:36. They took their largest margin of 21 points at 60-39 with 7:27 remaining and matched that at 62-41 at 6:14. All of a sudden the Lady Muleriders came to life, rattling off 12 unanswered points to put it in single digits, 62-53, with 50 seconds remaining, and made it 14 straight on Goldie White’s lay-up for a seven-point deficit with 28 ticks left. Unfortunately, they ran out of time as CBU held on for the win.
Shelton and Anderson provided a double whammy for CBU, each finishing with 16 points, and Anderson grabbing a game-high eight rebounds. Most of their damage came inside as Christian Brothers outscored Southern Arkansas 42-24 down low. A 39-29 rebound advantage aided that. The Lady Buccaneers shot 51 percent (26-51) for the game, while the Lady Muleriders’ offensive struggles continued as they knocked down just 19 of 53 (35.8). CBU was 4 of 9 (44.4) from beyond the arc and 8 of 13 (61.5) at the free throw line, to SAU’s 1 of 8 (12.5) and 18 of 28 (64.3). Southern Arkansas (4-16, 0-8 GSC) was able to force 21 turnovers that they converted into 23 points, while committing just 13 themselves. DeBose added 10 points for Christian Brothers, and Kat Butler had seven assists. White posted a game-high 21 points in leading the Lady Muleriders, and got help from Kayla SAU has an off weekend before hosting Henderson State next Thursday. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m. Photos by Aaron Morris, SAU sports information |
