COLUMBUS - The Columbus State University women's basketball team defeated Peach Belt Conference rival Flagler College 80-74 Saturday, Feb. 4 inside the Frank G. Lumpkin, Jr. Center. The Lady Cougars extend their win streak to three games and improve to 13-7 (7-5 PBC). Flagler drops to 6-16 (3-9 PBC).
Columbus State had a tough start against the Saints, trailing by two points after the first period of play. However, the Lady Cougars found their focus and dominated the Saints in the second quarter, outscoring FC 23-11 and taking a large, 38-28 lead to end the first half.
The Lady Cougars kept that offensive momentum going into the third, extending their lead by the most of 13 points. Flagler did not give up, though, as they came within five points with just 38 seconds left in the game. It was not enough for the powerful Lady Cougar defense, though.
NOTES:
- Amber Abusbeih recorded a double-double, posting 17 points and 11 rebounds. She was just shy of a triple-double, as the sophomore posted eight assists. Abusbeih shot 80 percent (4-for-5) from the free throw line
- Olonna Rawls tallied 15 points, nine steals and eight rebounds, while shooting 85.6 percent (6-for-7) in free-throws
- Emilia Tenbrock led CSU in scoring with 22 points
- Simone Lett scored eight points and Jillian Bretz scored seven, including going 2-for-3 from three-point range
- Zuzanna Rudenko added six points while Olivia West tallied five
UP NEXT:
Columbus State will travel to Young Harris, Ga. to take on the Mountain Lions in a PBC matchup on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m.
