Women's Basketball 2/6/2021 12:00:00 AM

Trevecca Women's Basketball | Trevecca wins third straight over Lake Erie

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NASHVILLE - The Trevecca Nazarene University women's basketball team (3-2, 3-2 Great Midwest) withstood a late run to hang on for its third straight win over the Lake Erie College Storm (1-13, 1-13 Great Midwest) in a 65-57 result at Trojan Fieldhouse.

Trevecca led by as much as 17 points in the fourth quarter, and fought off a 13-0 run by the Storm.

SERIES HISTORY/NOTES

It was only the fourth meeting between Trevecca and Lake Erie, and the Trojans now hold a 3-1 advantage.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The first quarter was tight knit, with freshman Keeley Carter getting off to a strong start down low as the Trojans were unable to get anything going from beyond the arc. Trevecca and Lake Erie ended the first quarter tied at 16. Trevecca began to pull away in the second, outscoring the Storm 13-7 in that frame. At halftime, Trevecca led 29-23, with 10 of its points coming off turnovers. Carter had 11 points at halftime.

Trevecca's lead expanded in the third quarter and carried into the fourth quarter. Carter's career night continued, and Faith Wilken overcame a slow shooting start to hit two three-pointers in the second half. Alex McFarlin knocked down a triple with 6:32 to play to give the Trojans a 61-44 lead, and it looked as though Trevecca would cruise to its third straight victory.

Lake Erie flipped a switch and ripped off a 13-0 run that held the Trojans scoreless for over five minutes of play and cut the Trevecca lead to 61-57 with 58 seconds left. Trevecca's defense ultimately won the day, as freshman Caty Roberts stepped in and took away a crucial steal with 20 seconds left, hitting one of two free throws to help ice the game away. Trevecca would hang on for the 65-57 win.

PLAYER STATS REPORT

Carter's career night included 19 points on seven of 17 shooting, and 12 rebounds to go with four assists. It was the second double-double of the season for the Lafayette, Tennessee native. Wilken stepped up in the second half to add 12 points on five of nine shooting, and Olivia Pepperman scored 10 points, four assists, and had three steals. Kaitlynn Wilks added nine points and six rebounds on the post.

Two members of the Storm had double-doubles, as Lainey Billing fell one point short of a career high with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists. Forward Breanna Bauer converted five of eight field goals to score 14 points and 13 rebounds.

TEAM STATS BREAKDOWN

Trevecca converted on 24-of-61 field goal attempts (39%) and six of 18 three-point attempts (33%). The Trojans hit crucial free throws late, and scored on 11-of-15 shots from the line. Trevecca was outrebounded 51-38, but had five blocks and forced 12 turnovers while giving up 10.

Lake Erie scored 20-of-68 field goals (29%) and five of 21 three-pointers (23.8%).

WHAT'S NEXT

Trevecca has another quick turnaround, hosting Walsh at Trojan Fieldhouse on Monday afternoon in search of its fourth straight win.

After the Walsh game, Trevecca will hit the road for a three-game trip against Cedarville and Tiffin before a rematch against Lake Erie on February 15.

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