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Game Recap: Basketball |

Wolves Close Out Home Slate with Tough Loss to LaGrange

The Wesleyan College women's basketball team fell in their final home game of the season, as LaGrange College cruised to a 74-48 victory. Despite a determined effort by the Wesleyan squad, the team struggled with shooting accuracy and turnovers, ultimately allowing LaGrange to dominate the game.

The opening quarter saw a competitive start with Wesleyan keeping the game within reach. The team showed promise early, but LaGrange's offense found its rhythm, finishing the first quarter with a 20-14 lead. However, the second period proved to be a tough one for the Wolves, who scored just 8 points while LaGrange pushed their lead to 40-22 at halftime.

In the second half, Wesleyan battled to stay in the game but could not overcome LaGrange's fast breaks and solid defense. The third quarter saw the visitors extend their lead to 61-35. The Wolves had a strong performance in the fourth, but LaGrange's sizable advantage was too much to overcome, and they finished the game with a 74-48 victory.

Player Highlights:

  • Anderia Jackson led the offense with 9 points and 6 rebounds in 31 minutes of action. She also added 3 assists and 8 steals.
  • Mar'Reonna Little finished with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, despite struggling with her shooting efficiency (3-16 FG).
  • Zariah Davis added 12 points and 5 rebounds, including 4 assists.
  • Idrianna Edwards contributed 4 points and 4 rebounds in 20 minutes.
  • Off the bench, Kamira Bookert had 6 points and 3 rebounds in 17 minutes.

While Wesleyan struggled to shoot the ball (18-63, 28.6% FG) and committed 25 turnovers, they fought hard to stay engaged in the game. LaGrange capitalized on these mistakes, scoring 36 points in the paint and converting 10 second-chance points.

The Wolves will look to build off this game as they head into the final stretch of the season.

Next up: The team will travel for their final away game of the season as they aim to close out the campaign strong.

Final Score: LaGrange College – 74
Wesleyan College – 48

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