Eagles Drop Another Game to AAC Opponent Bluefield 78-67

Bluefield, VA – The Reinhardt women's basketball team had an amazing beginning of the season, staying undefeated throughout the first half of the season, heading into the New Year 14-0. Since then, the Eagles have been struggling since going 3-6 since the beginning of the year. The Eagles look to turn it around, having only a handful of AAC games left before the conference play. This game was played this past Saturday, February 4^th, away versus the Bluefield College Rams, where Bluefield ultimately won 78-67. The Eagles had an electrifying 1^st quarter, scoring 24 points. The scoring then started it slow down, with just 12 point the 2^nd and 13 in the final quarter. Tarrah Gibson played a great game for her team, scoring 19 points with 6 rebounds and 3 steals. Following her, was Ashley Woodroffe with 18. The Eagles are now sitting at 4^th in the AAC Conference with a 15-6 record and 17-7 overall. 

Outstanding Performers:

• Tarrah Gibson had the team's most with 19 points. Following shortly behind her was Ashley Woodroffe with 18.
• Ashley Woodroffe also had the most assists with 6. 
• Tarrah Gibson, Ashley Woodroffe, and Avanna Preston each had 5 rebounds. 
• Tarrah Gibson also added 3 steals and 2 blocks to end the game. 

Team Stats:

Points: 78-67 BC

Field Goal %: 44% - 39% RU

3-Point %: 36% - 24% BC

Free Throws %: 70% - 68% RU

Assists: 16-12 BC

Steals: 16-9 BC

Rebounds: 33-32 RU

Blocks: 4-3 BC

Fouls: 19-18 RU

Turnovers: 25-15 RU

Up Next: With only 4 conference games left, the next game for the Eagles will require them to travel to SC to play the CIU Rams. This game will be taking place Tuesday, February 7^th, at 5:30pm. This will be the second match-up this season between the Eagles and Rams, where Reinhardt took the first game 75-64. When it comes to rankings, Reinhardt is currently sitting in 4^th in the AAC with a 15-6 record. While the CIU Rams is 7^th with a 11-9 record.