Final Score: Lipscomb: 67, Mississippi Valley State: 45
Location: Nashville, Tenn. (Allen Arena)
Records:  Lipscomb: (2-2), Mississippi Valley State (0-3)
 
THE SHORT STORY
 
After a slow start, Lipscomb had a massive third quarter which guided them to a 67-45 win at home.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 
 
The Bisons took an early 6-3 lead before the first media timeout thanks to three buckets inside the painted area.
 
After facing some early foul trouble in the first quarter, Lipscomb scored five unanswered points to close the quarter with a 13-7 lead despite a poor shooting throughout the first 15 minutes.
 
The Devilettes fought back to take a 20-19 lead, but Blythe Pearson would quickly answer with a three-pointer to take back the lead.
 
The squad ended the quarter on an 8-2 run to take a 27-22 lead into the half.
 
Lipscomb took their second quarter momentum into the third quarter with a 15-5 run. Vinson had her way in the third with 11 points, shooting 4-of-5 from the floor, including 3-of-4 from deep.
 
Their early run invigorated a 23-point third quarter, allowing the Bisons to stretch their lead to 16 entering the fourth quarter concluded with a up and under finish by Vinson.
   
The Bisons held Mississippi Valley State to just 11 points in the fourth giving up only four baskets to earn their second straight win of the season.  
 
HERD NOTES

• Bella Vinson led the charge for the Bisons with career-high 21 points backed by five triples.
• Blythe Pearson filled the stat sheet with eight points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.
• Lipscomb knocked down a season-best 11 three-pointers against the Devilettes.

 
UP NEXT
 
Lipscomb will travel to Manoa, HI for their first game in the Bank of Hawaii Classic against San Diego on Friday, Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. CT.