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Lady Bears defeat visiting Pearl River, 71-55, to open South Division play

By: Michael D. Gunnell, Southwest Sports Information
A' Keyia McDyess, Kristy Armwood (#4)
Chuck Barnes

Women's Basketball | 12/4/2015 6:19:00 AM

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Holding a 22-point halftime lead over visiting Pearl River, the Lady Bears survived a second-half comeback attempt to open MACJC South Division play with a 71-55 win Thursday night.
 
With the win, the Lady Bears moved to 7-1 on the season and 1-0 in the South. The Lady Wildcats dropped to 1-6 and 0-1.
 
An old-fashioned three-point play by Gabriella Cortez and Teshia Jones' long-range three gave the Lady Bears an early 6-0 lead. They went on to a 25-10 lead at the end of the first quarter, behind Cortez's 10 points.
 
The second quarter was all Southwest as the Lady Bears moved out to a 42-19 lead on Jones' layup with 2:05 on the clock. They then took a 43-21 advantage into the locker room at the half.
 
Back-to-back buckets by Cortez had the Lady Bears up 47-23, and seemingly in complete control, with 7:48 left in the third quarter. But, the Lady Wildcats outscored the Lady Bears 17-4 the rest of the quarter to pull to within 11 points, 51-40, with one quarter still to play.
 
In the fourth quarter, the Lady Wildcats narrowed their deficit even further, to 55-49, with 7:16 remaining. But, back-to-back three pointers from Alissa Adam and Kristy Armwood pushed the Lady Bears back out to a 61-49 lead and they went on to pick up the 16-point win.
 
"I'm very proud of our ability to play with different lineups versus various situations," said fourth-head Lady Bears' head coach Brent Harris. Alissa showed great leadership."
 
Cortez had a double double, with 22 points and 15 rebounds, to lead the Lady Bears. Adam had 17 points and seven assists while Jones also scored 17 points. The Lady Bears made good on 15 of 21 free throws.
 
Asia Thibodeaux topped the Pearl River offense with 22 points. The Lady Wildcats hit 10 of 20 charity shots.
 
The Lady Bears return to action Monday night when they travel to Utica to face the Hinds Lady Bulldogs. Tipoff is set for 5:30.
 
 
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Teshia Jones

#1 Teshia Jones

G
5' 5"
Sophomore
Kristy Armwood

#4 Kristy Armwood

G
5' 9"
Freshman
Alissa Adam

#10 Alissa Adam

G/F
5' 8"
Freshman
Gabriella Cortez

#34 Gabriella Cortez

F
5' 11"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Teshia Jones

#1 Teshia Jones

5' 5"
Sophomore
G
Kristy Armwood

#4 Kristy Armwood

5' 9"
Freshman
G
Alissa Adam

#10 Alissa Adam

5' 8"
Freshman
G/F
Gabriella Cortez

#34 Gabriella Cortez

5' 11"
Sophomore
F