BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Lees-McRae College women's basketball team lost an overtime decision to the University of Mount Olive on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 63-62.
The Trojans jumped out to an early lead over the Bobcats, scoring the first seven points until a Destiny Johnson three got Lees-McRae on the board. Johnson's three would be followed by another Bobcat triple from Jala Holloman, narrowing the deficit to one point. From this point, the Trojans began to pull away from Lees-McRae, using timely rebounding and finishing well around the rim. Makayla Smith did her part in the first half for the Bobcats, scoring six hard earned points. The Trojans continued however to push ahead, leading 40-22 at the break.
Lees-McRae came out of the locker room on fire. The Bobcats were able to up their defensive intensity and began finding ways to put the ball in the hoop. Lees-McRae began chipping away at the lead throughout the third and fourth quarter and eventually found themselves tied at 56-56 with the Trojans. A half-court shot at the buzzer would not fall for the Bobcats and the two sides headed to overtime. Malikah Meyers stepped to the free-throw line and gave Lees-McRae a four point lead in overtime with 44 seconds to play. Unfortunately for the Bobcats, Mount Olive were able to mount a comeback and narrowly escape with the win, 63-62.
The Bobcats will return to action next Wednesday when they face North Greenville at home. Tipoff from Banner Elk is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
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