Stephen F. Austin
8-2,0-0WAC
(R/V) Gonzaga
8-2,0-0WCC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFA | 7 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 54 |
| Gonzaga | 9 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 64 |
Ladyjacks Lose Hard-Fought Battle in Spokane
12/12/2021 10:48:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks dropped to 8-2 as they fell to (R/V) Gonzaga by a score of 64-54 Sunday night.
The game started as a defensive battle, as both teams combined for just 16 points in the first quarter. The Zags jumped out to a 7-2 lead early on but five quick points from Zya Nugent helped level the score with 2:26 to go in the quarter. The Ladyjacks held Gonzaga scoreless for 5:18 and didn't allow a field goal in the final 7:20 to close out the first.
The offense on both sides heated up as the game went on. The hosts were able to build a 20-15 advantage but the 'Jacks closed out the half on a 9-2 run, including a last-second jumper from Avery Brittingham off a BriAnna Mitchell inbound pass, to take a 24-22 lead into the break.
Both teams continued to fight a tight battle in the second half, as they were deadlocked at 52 with 2:54 remaining in the fourth quarter. However, Gonzaga ended the game on a 12-2 run from that point on to secure the victory.
Stephanie Visscher had a very strong game with 18 points (7-15), 7 rebounds and 3 steals. The senior from Sweden played the full game and performed well for the full 40 minutes on both sides of the court. Nugent added 10 points with a couple of steals as well.
Despite the loss, the Ladyjacks were able to continue to force turnovers and dominate inside. The team forced 18 turnovers and turned them into 19 points. They also outscored Gonzaga 32-18 in the paint.
Kellogg's squad will now make the trip down to Portland from Spokane to take on the Portland Pilots this Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. The 'Jacks will look to get back on track before their final non-conference game of the season against Southeastern Louisiana at home on Monday, December 20th.
