MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks women's basketball team (0-10, GSC: 0-4) lost to the Delta State Statesmen (6-3, GSC: 0-4) 64-48 on Sunday afternoon from the AUM Athletics Complex.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
The opponents got off to a hot start, scoring the first 14 points of the day. Tamora Brown made a layup to put the Warhawks on the board, but Delta State would go on to lead 19-7 at the end of the first quarter.
 
Second Quarter
DSU took the opening basket of the second quarter before AUM added four points to their tally behind a jumper in the paint from Navaeh Small. Over three minutes of scoreless play brought us under the halfway point when Delta State's Madi Kate Vuncannon hit a three to extend their lead to 24-11.
 
The Warhawks fought hard, but the visitors led 32-16 at the halftime break.
 
Third Quarter
After the break, Shelby McAllister found some momentum for AUM as she knocked down a pair of triples. Andie Flatgard followed with a three of her own to spark an eight point run for AUM which cut their deficit down to 43-30.
 
Despite the Warhawks 19 points third quarter, the Lady Statesmen led 46-35 heading into the fourth quarter.
 
Fourth Quarter
Late efforts from Tamora Brown and Samya Brooks wouldn't be enough to stop DSU from going on to secure a 64-48 win.
 
NOTABLES

• Shelby McAllister led the game in scoring with 15 points, all of which came from five three-pointers. She also came down with seven rebounds and added a steal.
• Tamora Brown and Samya Brooks each recorded 11 points.
• Nevaeh Small recorded 10 rebounds, her sixth game with double-figure boards.
• Delta State had four players with double figure points while the team shot 44.4 percent from the field (24-of-54)

 
UP NEXT
The Warhawks will hit the road to face the Union Bulldogs on Saturday, December 20 at 1 p.m. in Memphis, Tenn.


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