Gaffney, S.C. – In a hard-fought South Atlantic Conference matchup, Limestone's women's basketball team faced off against Carson-Newman at Timken Center. Despite their efforts, the Saints fell to the Eagles with a final score of 69-55. This loss brings Limestone's record to 4-7 overall and 1-7 in the SAC, while Carson-Newman improves to 10-1 overall and 8-1 in the conference.

Key Players:

• Reagan Kargo (Summerfield, N.C. ) and Megan Watson (Tampa, Fla.) both scored 11 points each.
• Kalisha Hill (Saluda, S.C.) had a strong performance with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
• Graycie Poe (Bicknell, In.) contributed 9 points.

First Quarter:

• Poe opened the scoring with two free throws, giving the Saints an early 2-0 lead.
• Carson-Newman responded, with Emily Gonzalez scoring to cut the lead to 8-4.
• The Eagles took the lead at 10-9 with a jumper.
• Watson kept Limestone close, making it 13-12.
• Amara Newsom's (Kennesaw, Ga) free throws brought the Saints within three, ending the quarter at 17-14.

Second Quarter:

• Carson-Newman extended their lead to 24-16 with a series of baskets.
• Watson hit a three-pointer, assisted by Poe, to keep Limestone in the game at 31-21.
• The Eagles' three-pointer pushed their lead to 36-23.
• Watson's corner three, assisted by Amiyah Clark-Lamelle (Greer, S.C. ) , closed the half at 40-30.

Third Quarter:

• Both teams traded baskets early, making it 42-32.
• Abigail Johnson's layup extended Carson-Newman's lead to 51-36.
• Hill's free throws cut into the Eagles' lead.
• A Carson-Newman three-pointer set the score at 58-41 heading into the final quarter.

Fourth Quarter:

• Kargo hit a three-pointer from the corner.
• Carson-Newman built a 19-point lead early in the quarter.
• Limestone fought back, narrowing the gap to 65-55.
• The Eagles sealed the game with two free throws, ending at 69-55.

Up Next:

Limestone will travel to face Georgia College on Saturday, December 20th at 1:00 p.m.