CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Behind a career-best 23 points from junior center Brianne Alexander, Austin Peay State University women’s basketball team picked up its first win of 2016 with a 76-57 victory over Christian Brothers, Sunday, in the Dunn Center.
Nineteen of Alexander’s 23 points came in the second half as the Governors (1-1) mounted a second-half comeback after trailing 35-31 at the break. Austin Peay outscored the Lady Bucs 27-13 in the third period, establishing a lead at the 3:49 mark before closing the quarter on a 12-3 run.
Defensively, the Govs improved throughout the game. After allowing Christian Brothers to shoot 69 percent in the opening period, APSU held CBU to 6-of-25 shooting in the second half.
Austin Peay had four players finish in double figures in an overall balanced scoring contest. Along with Alexander, senior center Tearra Banks recorded 15 points, while senior forward Beth Rates and redshirt sophomore guard Falon Baker each had 10.
Lady Govs Head Coach, David Midlick talked about the game. “We were struggling to find a rotation. I think when those five that played a lot in the second half went in, we were down five but outscored Christian Brothers by 19 points in the last four or five minutes of the third period.
Bri is a player that when she is aggressive, you have to honor her 15-foot shot. She can also get past you on the drive and is pretty good with her back to the basket. I was glad to see her come out of shell today have success. She deserves it,” said Midlick.
The Govs host Arkansas State, 7 p.m., Wednesday, in the third game of the season-opening homestand.