The Lipscomb (3-7) women’s basketball team lost to Southeast Missouri State 84-69 Tuesday night in Allen Arena.
Seniors Ashley Southern and Kelli Smith led the team with points in the double digits. Both players had 12 points and led in scoring for the first half. The Lady Bisons’ were down 45-35 at the end of the first half.
“They have been leaders for us all year,” head coach Greg Brown said. “They made the tough shots when we needed them in the game.”
During the second half, Southern finished with 27 points total and Smith finished with 15 points.
Lipscomb’s defense gave up several second-chance baskets and failed to rebound multiple three-point shots.
“Defense is what hurt us tonight,” Brown said. “We had too many breakdowns and gave them too many easy opportunities on turnovers and second shots.”
The Lady Bisons will take on Ball State at 5 p.m. in Allen Arena Thursday night.
“I want to see growth defensively from our team,” Brown said. “We’ve got to tighten up on the defensive side of the ball. It will be a quick turnaround especially since Ball State is a very good team.”
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