Lady Bears Fend Off Shockers Late in 82-77 Win

Lady Bears Win Close One

The Lady Bears basketball team held on to win a close game against the Shockers on Tuesday night, 82-77. The Shockers came out strong in the first half, but the Lady Bears were able to close the gap in the second half and eventually take the lead.

Stats and Standouts

The Lady Bears were led by junior guard Ayoka Lee, who had 24 points and 12 rebounds. Senior guard Ja'Nya Lawson also had a big game, scoring 20 points and dishing out 6 assists. The Shockers were led by senior guard Mariah McCully, who had 22 points.

Momentum Swing

The Shockers led by 10 points at halftime, but the Lady Bears came out firing in the second half. They quickly cut the lead to 5 points and eventually took the lead with 10 minutes remaining in the game. The Shockers never led by more than a point in the second half.

Late Game Heroics

With the game tied at 77-77 with just over a minute remaining, Lawson hit a jumper to give the Lady Bears the lead. The Shockers had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer, but the shot was off the mark. The Lady Bears were able to secure the rebound and hit a free throw to seal the victory.

Moving Forward

The Lady Bears improved to 6-2 this season with the win, while the Shockers fell to 4-4. The Lady Bears will be back in action on Thursday when they host the Tigers. The Shockers will be back in action on Saturday when they host the Cougars.