LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women's basketball team dropped a narrow 64-63 decision to Spring Hill College on Saturday afternoon in Day Two of the GSC/SIAC Crossover in Clinton, Mississippi.
The Tigers fall to 1-2 overall following the one-point loss, while Spring Hill improves to 1-1 on the season.
Amiya Redus led West Alabama offensively with 15 points, shooting 6-of-9 from the field and knocking down three three-pointers. Donee' Frazier added 12 points and seven rebounds, while Nicole Sandifer contributed nine points off the bench.
Shay Hunter directed the offense with nine assists and added six points and five rebounds. Alina Martin finished with six points and a team-high eight rebounds, while Kamiyha Griffin chipped in four points and two assists.
Spring Hill took an early 16-14 lead after the opening quarter and extended its advantage in the second, outscoring the Tigers 20-16 to take a 36-30 lead into halftime.
West Alabama responded coming out of the break, putting together its strongest offensive quarter of the afternoon. The Tigers scored 21 points in the third while holding the Badgers to 11, turning the six-point halftime deficit into a 51-47 advantage heading into the final period.
The fourth quarter featured another back-and-forth battle, with Spring Hill regaining the lead. The Badgers pushed their advantage to 63-59 before the Tigers made one final push in the closing seconds.
After Spring Hill added a free throw with 12 seconds remaining to take a 64-61 lead, Martin connected on a jumper with one second left to cut the deficit to one. However, the Tigers ran out of time as Spring Hill held on for the 64-63 victory.
West Alabama finished with 38 points in the paint and 13 fast-break points. The Tigers also recorded 20 points off the bench, while Hunter's nine assists helped lead the offensive effort.
Spring Hill was led by Kamaiyah Pruitt with 16 points and six rebounds. Libby Geisler added 10 points, while Ta'Myla Allen finished with seven.
Next Up
West Alabama returns to the road for its next matchup, traveling to New Orleans to face Loyola University New Orleans on Sunday, November 22. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
