NEWBERRY, SC – The UVA Wise women's basketball team fell at Newberry 70-68 on a buzzer-beater Saturday afternoon.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Result: Newberry 70, UVA Wise 68
Records: UVA Wise (10-14, 7-13 South Atlantic Conference); Newberry (6-18, 5-15)
Location: Newberry, SC | Eleazer Arena
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Cavs opened up with a 12-2 run and led 18-11 at the end of the first quarter.
- UVA Wise extended the lead to double digits in the second quarter and held that advantage until a late Newberry run cut the lead to six at the half.
- Newberry opened the third quarter by cutting the lead to three, but a late Cavalier surge had the lead back to ten with eight seconds remaining in the period.
- UVA Wise went cold from the field in the fourth quarter and Newberry took advantage and took the lead for the first time midway through the quarter. The lead then switched between the two until the Cavs had the ball with less than 30 seconds left and the score tied. They attempted a shot which fell short and Newberry got the ball to the other end quickly. They missed the first shot but managed to tip the ball in as time expired.
- Jess Tomkins led four Wolves in double figured with her 19 point outing. She also had a game-high eleven rebounds, including the game winner.
GETTING WISE
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Ella Karst led the Cavs with 19 points, with
Caroline Mullins scoring 15.
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Emilea Preece and
Sable Burnside led the team with nine rebounds apiece.
UP NEXT
The team returns to Wise for their final two home games of the season as they host Lincoln Memorial Wednesday at 5:30 and Wingate Saturday at 2 p.m.
