Women's Basketball Recap (Week 13) - Around the SCAC

Women's Basketball Recap (Week 13) - Around the SCAC

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – With only two weekends remaining, the SCAC standings are shaping up for an exciting finish as many teams in the conference continue to fight for a regular season championship and seeding at the SCAC Basketball Tournament.

Austin College
The 'Roos got to 10 wins on the season with victories over Colorado College and Centenary this past weekend. in a 67-48 win over the Tigers, Kendall Heitmeier hit 7-of-12 shots to finish with 15 points to pace Austin College, and Kali Vittallo added 12. Erin Riley hit 2-of-4 threes to finish with 11 points and added six rebounds and four assists, and Chrissy Ray and Brianna Harvey each chipped in with 10 points. Christina Kime handed out eight assists in the victory. Austin College followed that up with a 67-40 win over Centenary. Heitmeier finished with 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three, in just 12 minutes of action to lead the 'Roos. Riley added 10 points, and Ray finished just shy of a double-double, scoring nine points and grabbing nine rebounds to go along with two blocked shots. The 'Roos are now 10-11 on the season and 5-6 in conference play, officially clinching a spot in the SCAC Tournament in two weeks. They hit the road this upcoming weekend, taking on Trinity on Friday and Schreiner on Saturday.

Centenary College 
The Ladies went 0-2 over the weekend, falling in 91-50 to the University of Dallas and 67-40 to Austin College. Against the Crusaders, Jessica Bruit led a trio of Ladies in double figures with 15 points on the evening. The mark ties a season-high for the freshman who set the benchmark earlier this season against Elmira. Rebecca Thompson added 11 points with 10 coming from Briana Edwards. In the loss to the 'Roos, Jessica Bruti scored a season-high 16 points to lead the Ladies. The double figure outing marks the second straight for the freshman and her third this season. The Ladies are officially eliminated from postseason play. They go to 0-22 on the season and 0-12 in SCAC play. They wrap up their season this weekend, at home, taking on Texas Lutheran on Friday and Southwestern on Sunday. 

Colorado College
Courtney Tyus became the 11th player in the 40-year history of Colorado College women's basketball to record at least 1,000 career points on Saturday night at Dallas. Tyus, who recorded 12 of her 14 points during the second half, reached the milestone when she scored on a layup with 14:01 remaining in the contest. The senior guard also dished out seven assists to join Melanie Auguste (2005-09) as the only Tigers to record 400 or more. Unfortunately, those accomplishments were the bright spots in an 85-67 loss to the Crusaders. Danielle Davis led CC with a game-high 18 points and seven rebounds. The junior forward made seven of 11 shots from the floor and sand four of five free throws. Sophomore forward Korbyn Ukasick added 15 points and six rebounds for the Tigers, while junior guard Katie Waters added 13 points. On Friday night, Davis registered team highs of 14 points and seven rebounds, but Colorado College dropped a 67-48 decision at Austin. Junior guard Katie Wirth added eight points and seven rebounds. CC closes out the 2014-15 campaign next weekend at home against Southwestern and Texas Lutheran on Friday and Sunday, respectively.  

University of Dallas
The Crusaders went 2-0 this past weekend, defeating Centenary on Friday and Colorado College on Saturday. In a 91-50 win over the Ladies, Brooke Hagemann managed a double-double with game-highs scoring and rebounding at 20 and 10, respectively. Her totals helped mark the forward as the 12th player in school history to surpass the 1,000-career mark. Sammi Tso finished with 14 points, connecting a 80-percent shooting (4-of-5) from downtown, and dished out five assists. Sophomore Lindsey Gendron added 13 off the bench to round out the trio of double figure scorers. They followed that up with an 85-67 win over Colorado College. Marleyna Bustamante led the Crusaders with 16 points. Tso chipped in 13, and Hagemann notched 10. The Crusaders move to 13-8 on the and 6-5 in SCAC play. They hit the road again this upcoming weekend, taking on Schreiner on Friday and Trinity on Saturday to close the conference season.

Schreiner University
The Mountaineers struggled this past weekend, dropping games to Southwestern and Texas Lutheran in conference play. The Mountaineers got 17 points, nine rebounds four steals and three assists from Kelsie Jackson and 13 points, four rebounds and three steals from Olivia Lott. Brooke Sanders was the third member of the squad in double figures as she poured in 12 points against the Bulldogs. The following night against Southwestern, Sabriyyah Fennell had 14 points and four rebounds and was one of three Mountaineers players in double-figures. Sanders posted 12 points and seven boards while Codi Simmons came off the bench to add 11 points. The Mountaineers will look to make a move for the No. 3 seed as they conclude their home season this upcoming weekend, taking on Dallas on Friday and Austin College on Saturday.

Southwestern University
It was a monumental weekend for the Southwestern women's basketball team. Not only did Annie Bourne become the new career leader in rebounds, but the Pirates got two huge wins over Trinity and Schreiner to take over first place out right in the SCAC Standings. In a 61-52 win over Trinity, Annie Bourne led the way with 12 points and 18 rebounds while Madison Eschle led the Pirates in scoring with 15 points while also grabbing nine boards. Lashelle Williams added in 13. The following night, on senior night, Bourne moved atop the SCAC in career rebounds with 1,090 for her career as she pulled down 12 in the win over Schreiner. Jordan Owens led all scorers with 22 points on the night while going a perfect 10-10 from the free throw line. Bourne added in 13 and Eschle 11. The Pirates have won five games in a row and are now 11-11 overall and 9-2 in conference play. Southwestern will remain on the road the rest of the way, taking on Colorado College on Friday and Centenary College on Sunday. 

Texas Lutheran University
The Bulldogs move their focus to a possible No. 1 seed as they swept through Schreiner and Trintiy this past weekend in the Dog House, moving to 8-1 at home this season. In the 82-67 win over Schreiner, Taylor Dydalewicz led the Bulldogs with 27 points and, for the second straight game, finished just one rebound shy of a double-double. Three other Bulldogs finished in double figures with Kristen Lye scoring 11 and racking up the double-double, pulling down 10 rebounds on the night. Savannah Hight added 10 points while Natalie Vella added 10. The following night against Trinity, Karisa Cantu led all scorers with 18. She added seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Texas Lutheran moves to 13-8 overall and 8-3 in the SCAC. The Bulldogs have now won five in a row and will hit the road again, taking on Centenary on Friday and Colorado College on Sunday.

Trinity University
The Tigers saw their six game winning streak come to a screeching halt, falling to Southwestern and Texas Lutheran this past weekend. Against the Pirates, Anecia Richardson led the Tigers with 15 points, going 7-9 from the field, as well as pulling in a team-best seven rebounds. Lauren Splawn contributed 13 points, going 4-17 beyond the arc. Bryony Harris (eight points) produced a game-leading six steals. The following night against the Bulldogs, Richardson led the way with 10 points and 10 boards while Monica Holguin added 10 points of her own to go with five assists. Trinity falls to 17-5 on the season and 8-3 in SCAC play. The Tigers will have to fight back to try and earn a first day bye at the SCAC Tournament. They finish the season at home, where they are 7-1 this season. They take on Austin College on Friday and Dallas on Saturday.