RU Opens Season with 75-71 WIN Over Life University!!

Marietta, GA – The Reinhardt women's basketball team had their season opener this past Thursday night at Life University. The Eagles played a great game to come out on top 75-71 over the Running Eagles.

 The Eagles trailed the first half of the game with the score being 38-28 at halftime. Reinhardt then had an electrifying 3^rd quarter where RU went on a 13-2 run and ultimately scored 26 points in the third while Life scored 19. Then the Eagles were able to outscored Life 21-14 in the 4^th quarter to earn them the come-back win. 

 Four out of the 5 starters recorded double-digit points. The Eagles offense was led by Julia Craft and Maria Sanchez Ponce who each had 14 points apiece. Tarrah Gibson also played a great game with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. 

 The Eagles are now 1-0 and will be playing again on Saturday, November 4^th, at Point University at 2pm. 

 Outstanding Performers:

• Julia Craft and Maria Sanchez Ponce had the team's most with 14 points each while Tarrah Gibson added 12.  
• Avanna Preston helped her Eagles with 4 assists.
• Tarrah Gibson took charge of the boards with 8 rebounds and added 3 assists.

 Team Comparison:

 Points: 75-71 RU

Field Goal %: 52% - 40% RU

3-Point %: 46% - 36% RU

Free Throws %: 70% - 66% RU

Assists: 12-8 RU

Steals: 9-1 RU

Rebounds: 33-28 RU

Blocks: 3-1 RU

Fouls: 23-15 RU

Turnovers: 15-15

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