LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women's basketball team opened the GSC/SIAC Crossover with a 67-60 victory over Clark Atlanta on Friday afternoon, earning its first win of the season behind a 22-point performance from Amiya Redus.
The Tigers improved to 1-1 overall with the win, while the Panthers dropped to 0-1. West Alabama overcame a one-point deficit after the opening quarter and maintained its advantage through the final three periods to secure the seven-point victory.
Redus paced the Tigers with a game-high 22 points, shooting 10-of-19 from the field and knocking down two three-pointers. She also added four rebounds, four assists and a steal.
Shay Hunter contributed eight points and led West Alabama with eight rebounds and six assists. Terica Smith also finished with eight points, including a perfect 6-of-8 performance at the free-throw line. Donee' Frazier added seven points, while Lia Edwards chipped in six points and five rebounds. Micaiah Satcher rounded out the scoring leaders with five points, four rebounds and two assists.
West Alabama trailed 20-19 after the first quarter but responded with an 18-point second period to take a 37-31 lead into halftime. The Tigers continued to build on that advantage in the third quarter, outscoring Clark Atlanta 15-13 to carry a 52-44 lead into the final period.
Clark Atlanta made a late push in the fourth quarter, taking a brief 60-57 lead with 3:04 remaining. West Alabama answered with a decisive 10-0 run to regain control. Hunter gave the Tigers a 61-60 advantage with a fast-break layup at the 2:04 mark, followed by two free throws from Kamiyha Griffin to extend the lead to three.
Redus added a basket with 1:06 remaining to push the margin to five, and Frazier sealed the victory at the free-throw line, converting both attempts with 10 seconds left to establish the final 67-60 score.
The Tigers finished with 28 points off turnovers and 21 fast-break points while holding a 22-19 advantage in bench scoring. West Alabama also recorded 11 steals and forced 23 turnovers.
Clark Atlanta was led by Janiah Caples and Tai Harvey, who each finished with 13 points. Kyara Lawrence added 12 points, while Summer Hicks recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
West Alabama closes out the GSC/SIAC Crossover on Saturday, November 14, against Spring Hill College. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Clinton, Mississippi.
