MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Auburn Montgomery women's basketball team held a one-point lead over the University of Montevallo with 25 seconds left to play in their contest on Thursday evening, but a late turnover, followed by a fast-break layup and a pair of successful free throws from Montevallo, would contribute to the Warhawks lead slipping away in the final seconds to fall 49-46 to the Falcons. 
 
Notes
- With the loss, AUM's record drops to 0-12 on the season, and 0-5 in GSC action.
- AUM's all-time series advantage over the Falcons falls to 25-11 with the setback.
- The Warhawks allowed a season-low 46 points to the Falcons.
- For the first time time this season, the Warhawks saw two players finish with double-digit rebounds (Avleeva-13, Milord-10).
 
Standout Performers
- Jordan Brewster led in AUM in scoring for the eighth time this season, with a game-high 15 points. Brewster also accounted for two assists, a steal and a rebound.
- Evelina Avleeva matched a season-high with 13 rebounds, while also scoring four points, grabbing two steals and recording two blocks. 
- Makaylla Bullard tallied 12 points, to go along with three assists and four boards.
- Aaliyah Milord pulled down 10 rebounds, in addition to scoring five. 
 
How it Happened
- The Falcons jumped out to a 14-2 lead over the Warhawks through the first six and half minutes of play, highlighted by a 10-0 run over the first four minutes.
- AUM would work their way back into the game over the final minutes of the first quarter, however, going on an 8-2 run to close out the first. Brewster recorded all eight points in the scoring run, including three free throws to pull AUM to within four at 14-10 with 32 seconds left in the period.
- AUM held Montevallo to just 11 points in quarter number two, but the Falcons would score four of the final six points of the period to lead 27-19 at halftime.
- The Warhawks saw their most productive quarter come in period number three, outscoring Montevallo 17-10. AUM got to within one possession of the Falcons three times in the third, while cutting their deficit to just one on a successful free throw from Milord in the final seconds of the period to trail just 37-36 at quarter's end. 
- The Warhawks took the lead for the first time in the ball game on their opening basket in the quarter, a layup from Victoria Morales at the 8:50 mark. AUM would extend their lead all the way to five on a jumper from Avleeva with 5:38 to go, but Montevallo would rebuttal to cut their deficit to 44-43 with 4:10 left to play.
- With the score at 46-45 AUM's advantage, the Warhawks would turn the ball over at mid-court with just under 30 seconds left to play, leading to a fast-break layup by Montevallo and relinquishing the lead for good. The Falcons would add a pair of free throws, while a desperation three by Milord at the buzzer would go for begging, giving way to the 49-46 final score. 
 
Quoting the Coach
"I was pleased with our effort and how we stuck with (Montevallo) tonight, especially after getting down early," Head Coach Sean Page said. "Once again, though, our failure to execute down the stretch really hurt us. It's pretty hard to win games when you turn the ball over 17 times and give up 15 offensive rebounds. To lose by 3 at home, while giving up 16 points off turnovers and 19 second-chance points is a tough loss to take for sure."
 
Inside the Boxscore
- The Warhawks shot 31.3 percent (15-48) from the field on the evening, while holding the Falcons to just 31.1 percent (19-61) from the floor.
- AUM upped their shooting percentage from 26 percent (7-26) in half number one to 36 percent (8-22) from the floor in half number two.
- The Warhawks shot 81 (13-16) percent from the free-throw line, while making nine straight shots from the charity stripe to begin the game.
- Montevallo edged AUM in the rebounding battle, 40-39.
- AUM tallied 16 points in the paint, while accounting for 15 points off of Montevallo miscues. 
 
Up Next
- The Warhawks will see a few days off from competition before returning to the hardwood on Monday, Jan. 7 when they host West Alabama in GSC action. Tip-off from the AUM Gymnasium is slated for 6:00 p.m.

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