Anderson, S.C. – Just two turnovers shy of its season high(26),the Anderson University women's basketball team could not overcome 24 miscues that converted into 26 points, dropping a South Atlantic Conference contest to Catawba; 77-63 on Saturday afternoon at the Abney Center.
With the loss, Anderson falls to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in the conference while Catawba improves to 7-3 overall and 4-1 in the SAC.
The Trojans were led by trio Heather Jankowy, Jasmine Franklin and Madison Baggett who each shared the team high honors with 13 apiece. Baggett also pulled down nine rebounds, dished out four assists while adding three steals to her stat line. Senior Nakia Young netted nine points while being credited with eight rebounds. Sophomore Tamia Eatmon chipped in five points and two rebounds in 10 minutes of action for the Black and Gold.
The Indians placed three players in double figures with guard Serena Brown leading the way with a game high 22 points. Senior Bri Johnson, who was coming off of a career high 41-point performance on Wednesday, dropped in 17 while grabbing six rebounds. Junior Marshauna Butler netted 16 points and ripped down 12 rebounds for Catawba.
Anderson was down as many as 18 points with 4:27 left in the game. The Black and Gold gave a valiant effort to close the game cutting the lead to nine with 1:58 to go, but could get no closer eventually losing by 14; 77-63.
Head Coach Jonathon Barbaree's Thoughts: "It's never fun to lose especially at home but Catawba played a great game and some players really stepped up for them. I was really proud of the effort throughout the game but even more so down the stretch in the final minutes. We showed a lot in our never quit attitude and that's a great sign to see moving forward. Luckily, we get to play again quickly so that we can learn from this and move forward."
EXTRA DRIBBLE
-Anderson was outrebounded (36-34) for the first time since its opening season loss to Clayton State.
-The Trojans were outscored in each quarter with the opening frame being the smallest margin (20-19).
- At the Indians largest lead (18), Catawba had outscored the Trojans 22-8 from points off of turnovers. Over the last 4:27 of the game, the Trojans closed the gap to a final stat of 26-18.
- Catawba snapped Anderson's seven game overall winning streak and its four in a row win streak in conference play.
UP NEXT
Anderson returns to the Abney Center on Monday to host SAC opponent Tusculum. Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m.
