JACKSON, Tenn. - 11/17/2005 - The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University Lady Bulldogs passed their first challenge of the 12th Annual Rotary Classic as they defeated the NAIA No. 3 Oklahoma Christian University Eagles 103-69. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, ranked No. 4 in the NAIA, used great shooting and a record-setting 18 three pointers made to earn the win. The old team record was 17 three's set back November of 2004. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ improves to 4-0, while Oklahoma Christian falls to 1-1 on the year.
Both teams came out firing as both teams made each of their first six shots. At the 10-minute mark in the first half, both teams were still shooting above 60%. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ began to pull away in the first half as they led by 19 points at the four minute mark. Oklahoma Christian rallied a bit to cut the halftime lead to 14 points at 60-44. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ was led in the first half by Merideth Richardson as she made 5-of-6 three points. In the second half, it was all Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as the Lady Bulldogs continued to shoot well while also holding Oklahoma Christian to just 25 second half points.
In the game, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ shot 61% from the field, including 55% (18-33) from behind the arc. Oklahoma Christian shot 49% from the field and 50% (4-8) from behind the arc. The Eagles made all four of their three pointers in the first half.
Up next for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will be a battle with NAIA No. 5 The Master's College (Calif.) on Friday at 7:00 pm at Fred DeLay Gymnasium on the Campus of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University.
For a schedule and results on the , visit the tournament website at the this link.
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