SBU Wins at PSU
Southwest Baptist 61, Pittsburg State 52

PITTSBURG, Kan. - The Lady Bearcats won for only the second time on the road during the conference season on Wednesday, completing the sweep over Pittsburg State this year.

SBU was led by Amber Wheeler, who came off the bench to score 25 points. Gwyn Smith was the game’s top
rebounder with 18. Alicia Mercer added 12 points to the Lady ‘Cat cause Wednesday.

The Lady ‘Cats never led in the first half, although they tied the score four different times, including when Smith hit a free throw with 1:22 left in the half. The Gorillas scored 20 points in the paint during the first period.

The game was tied at 28 at the break, but SBU outscored the Gorillas 33-24 in the second period.

SBU took over the game in the second half with 11:14 remaining when Jenny Hancock hit two free throws to put SBU up 44-42. They Lady ‘Cats increased their lead to 13 when Wheeler hit a jmper to make the score 59-46 with 2:31 left on the clock.

PSU made just 4-of-16 shots in the final 12 minutes. SBU overpowered the Gorillas 21-10 in those final minutes.

SBU shot .386 from the field, .375 from the arc and .647 from the charity stripe.

The Gorillas were led by Tami Hennigh with 13 points and Katie Spieker with 12.

SBU returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 22 when it hosts Missouri Western at 1:30 p.m. It will also be Senior Day.

Boxscore - SBU 61, PSU 52