RU WBB Comes Up Short in Hard-Fought Battle in AAC Championship VS Pikeville

Kingsport, TN – The Reinhardt women's basketball team competed in the AAC championship on Saturday afternoon versus the University of Pikeville ears. After a very hard fought and competitive match-up, the Eagles ultimately fell 85-79 in double overtime, giving them the 2^nd place spot. 

The Eagles ended the 1^st quarter with the lead of 14-11. Pikeville then played a great quarter as they outscored RU 22-10 giving them the lead of 33-24 heading into halftime. The Eagles came out in the 3^rdpunching back as they closed the gap, tying the Bears 46-46 before heading into the 4^th. In the 4^th, RU and Pikeville matched scoring of 14 a piece resulting in a 6-6 overtime. Finally in the 2OT, the Eagles and Bears points remained close until Pikeville went on a run resulting in RU having to foul. The final score was 85-79, giving the Bears the AAC title.  

Ashley Woodroffe played a great game, recording 28 points, while Maria Sanchez Ponce ended the game with 23 points. Tarrah Gibson led in rebounds with 8 and Ty Williams had 7. Due to valiant effort throughout the whole tournament, Ashley Woodroffe and Tarrah Gibson earned All-Tournament team honors. 

Although Reinhardt didn't win the title, they have the chance of earning an at-large bid to the NAIA Nationals Tournament. The teams and bracket will be set on Thursday, March 7^th.

Team Comparison:

Points: 85-79 UP

Field Goal %: 43% - 36% RU

3-Point %: 33% - 19% RU

Free Throws %: 68% - 73% UP

Assists: 13-4 UP

Steals: 6-6 T

Rebounds: 61-37 UP

Blocks: 5-3 UP

Fouls: 24-18 RU

Turnovers: 15-12 UP

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