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Saint Louis, Mo.
7 p.m.
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Saint Louis
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UT MARTIN PUSHES SAINT LOUIS TO THE BRINK BEFORE DROPPING OPENER 56-50
11/6/2019 9:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SAINT LOUIS, Mo. – The University of Tennessee at Martin women's basketball team gave Atlantic 10 foe Saint Louis all it wanted and more in the season opener for both squads before ultimately dropping the decision 56-50.
The Skyhawks (0-1) held a lead as large as 11 points in the first quarter while controlling the tempo and scoreboard for nearly 23 minutes. Defensively, the team would give SLU fits, holding the Billikens to just a 20 percent shooting clip from the field and five total field goals in the opening half while forcing 11 turnovers.
The tide would change in the second half. After making six field goals in the first quarter to give the team breathing room, the Skyhawks made just 8-of-33 attempts in the second and third quarters. Facing a deficit of their own as large as 11 points in the fourth, UT Martin would rally late in the contest by shooting 41.7 percent in the fourth quarter and cutting the margin to four points. The push would come too late however, as the Skyhawks would not find the winning touch down the stretch.
Leading the way for the Skyhawks was the play of junior guard Tamiah Stanford who opened the season with a career-best performance with 19 points. Joining her in double figures was Damiah Griffin with 15 points and five boards while junior Chelsey Perry was limited to just four points while tallying 10 rebounds.
Gallery: (11/6/2019) WBB at Saint Louis
Saint Louis (1-0) used a strong second half to take control of the game, scoring 38 points in the final two quarters while shooting 50 percent during the stretch. The Billikens were led offensively by Brooke Flowers with 18 points and seven rebounds while Rachel Kent tallied 12 points to also eclipse double-digits.
UT Martin will return to action with a road contest at nationally ranked No. 8 Mississippi State on Monday, Nov. 11.
The Skyhawks (0-1) held a lead as large as 11 points in the first quarter while controlling the tempo and scoreboard for nearly 23 minutes. Defensively, the team would give SLU fits, holding the Billikens to just a 20 percent shooting clip from the field and five total field goals in the opening half while forcing 11 turnovers.
The tide would change in the second half. After making six field goals in the first quarter to give the team breathing room, the Skyhawks made just 8-of-33 attempts in the second and third quarters. Facing a deficit of their own as large as 11 points in the fourth, UT Martin would rally late in the contest by shooting 41.7 percent in the fourth quarter and cutting the margin to four points. The push would come too late however, as the Skyhawks would not find the winning touch down the stretch.
Leading the way for the Skyhawks was the play of junior guard Tamiah Stanford who opened the season with a career-best performance with 19 points. Joining her in double figures was Damiah Griffin with 15 points and five boards while junior Chelsey Perry was limited to just four points while tallying 10 rebounds.
Saint Louis (1-0) used a strong second half to take control of the game, scoring 38 points in the final two quarters while shooting 50 percent during the stretch. The Billikens were led offensively by Brooke Flowers with 18 points and seven rebounds while Rachel Kent tallied 12 points to also eclipse double-digits.
UT Martin will return to action with a road contest at nationally ranked No. 8 Mississippi State on Monday, Nov. 11.
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Team Stats
UTM
SLU
FG%
.306
.375
3FG%
.176
.455
FT%
.692
.563
RB
36
43
TO
15
18
STL
10
8
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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