Alice Lloyd Lady Eagles fall at #13 Rio Grande University

Rio Grande, OH: On Tuesday, December 12th, the Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagles traveled to the Buckeye state to face the NAIA's #13 team, Rio Grande University. The hot-shooting Red Storm demonstrated they have earned that rating as they shot lights-out to win, 120-87.

In the opening period, the Pippa Passes ladies, who were playing with four members out with injuries, utilized the play of guard Hannah Kash to get the ball rolling. The senior sank half of her shots and bagged a couple of trifectas for 10 points. Rio would only lead 21-19 after ten minutes of play.

In the second quarter, the Red Storm heated up, shooting 63% on their way to a huge 33-point quarter This would enable them to roar out to a 54-34 advantage by intermission. Unfortunately, the hosts were not done.

In the third period, ALC would come out of the locker room and see Kash and forward McKenzie Maynard combine for 13 of their teams 27 points. However, the Ohio girls countered by feeding the ball to sharp-shooting Reagan Willingham, who swished several threes to produce 11 of her squads 36 points. The Pippa Passes ladies would still trail 90-61 heading into the final frame.

In the fourth stanza, Willingham went berserk. She poured in 16 points from long-range in just five minutes to prevent her mates from losing their lead. The Lady Eagles would only be outscored 30-26, but the shooting of Willingham ensured no comeback would happen on this night.

For Alice Lloyd (6-4; 2-2 RSC), Kash would lead the way with 29 points. She sank 11-25 field goals, 4-11 trifectas, and 3-4 free throws, while adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

Maynard played a solid game as well, as she produced a double-double of 23 points and 12 big rebounds. She connected on 10-20 from the floor and all three of her foul shots. For good measure, she swatted 5 shots and delivered 4 assists.

 In addition, freshman guard Abby Maggard came through with 11 points and 2 steals while freshman center Emily Estes chipped in with 10 points.

The Caney Club finished shooting a respectable 49.3% (35-71) from the field and 30.4% (7-23) from long range. They connected on 75.9% (10-13) from the foul line while adding 31 rebounds, 16 assists, 8 blocks and 5 steals.

For RGU (9-2; 3-0 RSC) Willingham was lights-out from deep as she drilled 10-19 bombs, on her way to a 38-point night. Her squad finished shooting a toasty 58.1% (50-86) from the field, 40.7% (11-27) from behind the arc, and 77.3% (17-22) from the charity stripe. They also added 44 rebounds, 29 assists and 11 steals

The Lady Eagles return to action on December 14th when they return home to face the Milligan College Lady Buffaloes in an afternoon game. Tipoff is set for 1:00 pm.