GREENSBORO, NC. -- The Guilford College women's basketball team were edged by former-ODAC foe Emory & Henry on Sunday afternoon, 48-46.
THE BASICS
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Records: Emory & Henry 3-1, Guilford 1-3
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Score: Emory & Henry 48, Guilford 46
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Location: Ragan-Brown Field House - Greensboro, NC
HOW IT HAPPENED
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The contest kicked off with three-pointers from each squad, Guilford's coming first. GC's bucket was made by Alexis Woods.
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Guilford was able to establish another three-point margin at 6:17 of a J'la Hinson layup. The hosts were able to maintain their advantage, closing out the opening quarter with a 20-13.
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Opening the second half, Carleigh Perry made a three-point assist by Hinson. Both teams continued to put up points as E&H was able to catch up and tie the game 26-26 with 1:58 on the clock.
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The Quakers found themself trailing towards the end of the second frame. E&H owned a two point lead heading into halftime, 28-26.
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Emory and Henry went up 32-26 to open the second half of the contest. With help from Perry, Hinson and Courtney McMillian, Guilford was able to remain close as the third quarter came to an end, 39-32.
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With less than 10 seconds remaining in the contest, Perry was in perfect position outside of the arc to put GC up by one, but her attempt was stolen by a traveling call. Guilford fell by a narrow margin of two, 48-46.
LEADING THE QUAKES
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Leading her team in scoring was J'la Hinson who put up 13 points, grabbed six rebounds, and had three assists.
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Second in points, Carleigh Perry put up 10.
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Abby Kennedy tallied 10 rebounds, seven defensive and three offensive.
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Second in rebounds, Courtney McMillan had a mark of nine.
NEXT TIME
Taking time off for Thanksgiving, Guilford will return to action on Wednesday, December 1 as it hosts Randolph for a 7 p.m. meeting.
