Saturday, December 18
Murray, KY
5:00 PM
Lipscomb University
4-7,0-0ASUN
50
at
74
Murray State
8-2,0-0OVC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 10 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 50 |
| Murray St. | 16 | 21 | 23 | 14 | 74 |
Bisons Struggle at Murray State
12/18/2021 7:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Final Score: Lipscomb: 50, Murray State: 74
Location: Murray, Ky. (CFSB Center)
Records: Lipscomb: 4-7, Murray State: 8-2
THE SHORT STORY: Lipscomb struggled offensively Saturday night at the CFSB Center as it fell 74-50 to Murray State on the road.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Murray State got out to a hot start as Lipscomb struggled shooting and the Racers jumped out to a quick 12-2 lead.
Sydney Shelton sparked the Bisons' offense with back-to-back three-pointers to put Lipscomb back within a pair of baskets. Shelton's 6-0 run cut the Murray State lead 14-10.
The Racers scored the final basket of the quarter and held a 16-10 lead at the end of the first frame. Lipscomb continued to struggle from the floor in the second and Murray State took advantage, going on a 10-0 run to start the second quarter.
Shelton once again got the Bisons out of s scoring slump with Lipscomb's first basket in nearly five minutes to stop the bleeding.
Nicole Hemphill came off the bench as a bright spot for the Bisons and scored four-straight to cut the lead 35-18.
The Racers outscored the Bisons 21-9 in the second quarter and jumped out to a 37-19 lead heading into the halftime break.
Lipscomb continued to struggle from the floor and were outscored 23-15 in the third quarter for a 60-34 deficit heading into the final frame. The Bisons outscored the Racers 16-14 in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell 74-50.
HERD NOTES:
UP NEXT
Lipscomb will continue its road swing at Eastern Illinois University Monday, Dec. 20. Tipoff in Charleston, Ill. is slated for 3 p.m. CT.
Location: Murray, Ky. (CFSB Center)
Records: Lipscomb: 4-7, Murray State: 8-2
THE SHORT STORY: Lipscomb struggled offensively Saturday night at the CFSB Center as it fell 74-50 to Murray State on the road.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Murray State got out to a hot start as Lipscomb struggled shooting and the Racers jumped out to a quick 12-2 lead.
Sydney Shelton sparked the Bisons' offense with back-to-back three-pointers to put Lipscomb back within a pair of baskets. Shelton's 6-0 run cut the Murray State lead 14-10.
.@sydshelt4 drains one from range! #LevelUp ?? | #HornsUp ?? pic.twitter.com/sumIRnP2j2
— Lipscomb Women's Basketball (@LipscombWBB) December 18, 2021
The Racers scored the final basket of the quarter and held a 16-10 lead at the end of the first frame. Lipscomb continued to struggle from the floor in the second and Murray State took advantage, going on a 10-0 run to start the second quarter.
Shelton once again got the Bisons out of s scoring slump with Lipscomb's first basket in nearly five minutes to stop the bleeding.
.@sydshelt4 ?? in the paint! #LevelUp ?? | #HornsUp ?? pic.twitter.com/hRy2zI0BXX
— Lipscomb Women's Basketball (@LipscombWBB) December 18, 2021
Nicole Hemphill came off the bench as a bright spot for the Bisons and scored four-straight to cut the lead 35-18.
Can't stop her! #LevelUp ?? | #HornsUp ?? pic.twitter.com/VNTXIpxrwf
— Lipscomb Women's Basketball (@LipscombWBB) December 18, 2021
The Racers outscored the Bisons 21-9 in the second quarter and jumped out to a 37-19 lead heading into the halftime break.
Lipscomb continued to struggle from the floor and were outscored 23-15 in the third quarter for a 60-34 deficit heading into the final frame. The Bisons outscored the Racers 16-14 in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell 74-50.
HERD NOTES:
- The Racers outshot the Bisons 44% - 34%.
- Pearson led the way for Lipscomb with 11 points. Casey Collier and Bella Vinson both contributed eight.
- Dorie Harrison and Jordan Peete both had two blocks on the night.
UP NEXT
Lipscomb will continue its road swing at Eastern Illinois University Monday, Dec. 20. Tipoff in Charleston, Ill. is slated for 3 p.m. CT.
Team Stats
Lips
MSU
FG%
.345
.435
3FG%
.412
.333
FT%
.600
.619
RB
30
49
TO
20
17
STL
9
3
Game Leaders
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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