WALESKA, Ga. – A late run by the Lady Cavaliers was not enough as they were ousted 62-50 by the Eagles of Reinhardt University in Appalachian Athletic Conference play on Saturday afternoon. The loss puts Montreat at 7-9 (6-7 AAC) this season.
After being held to just five points in the first frame, the Lady Cavs came out stronger in the second period, being outscored by just two points. Despite outscoring the Eagles 19-10 in the final frame, the squad could not overcome its deficit from the first and third quarters to come away with a victory.
Caleigh Raby was alone in double-figures for Montreat with 14 points, but Darah DeWalt and Katie Dillon were close behind netting nine points each. Raby and DeWalt also had three and two steals, respectively.
Jala Daniels led the Lady Cavs with five rebounds beside her block and pair of steals on the night. Sienna Hicks and Arianna Williams each pulled down four boards while contributing a trio of assists.
The Lady Cavs shot 40 percent from the field while going 8-for-18 from behind the arc and 6-for-9 from the charity stripe.
Up Next: Montreat continues on the road to visit Allen University Monday, Jan. 14 in a makeup game from last month. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. ET.
