First MIAA Road Win for SBU
Southwest Baptist 74, Central Missouri State 64

WARRENSBURG - The Lady Bearcats (12-9, 6-6) defeated Central Missouri State on Saturday in Warrensburg, 74-64.

The Lady 'Cats jumped out to a 8-1 lead, then stretched it to a 14-8 lead before the Jennies went on a 8-2 run to tie the game at 16 with 6:35 remaining in the first half.

The two teams traded leads a few times before SBU regained advantage for the rest of the half on a layup with 2:09. SBU ended the half on a 9-3 run to go into the break with a 35-29 lead.

The Jennies started the second period on an 8-2 run to tie the game at 37 with 16:45 remaining. CMSU kept the game close for the next seven minutes, but the Lady 'Cats 14-2 run capped off by a jumper from Gwyn Smith to put the score at 65-51.

SBU hit five-of-six free throws down the stretch to put the game away.

Smith led all players with 25 points and 15 rebounds for her 12th double-double of the year. Also scoring in double figures for SBU was Allison Ramirez with 15.

The Lady 'Cats shot .531 fromt he field (26-49), .286 from the arc (2-7) and .909 from the charity stripe (20-22).

CMSU was led by Kinsey lehe with 15 points and Jena Shackelford with 14 points.

SBU returns to action on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in Emporia, Kan. when it tips off against Emporia State.

Boxscore - SBU 74, CMSU 64