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1/11 MBC Suffers Close Loss to AU

The Squirrels had a chance to pull out a win today vs the Cougars of AU. Both teams matched up well against each other for this USA South conference game.

 

Both teams battled tough in the opening portion of the game. Averett would open up a 34-25 lead going into the locker room by out shooting the Squirrels with 5 three-pointers.

MBC kept it close in the second half, cutting into the lead multiple
times in the contest. The game came down to the final 2 minutes
with the Squirrels down by just 3 points with 1 min. left to play.
The Squirrels wouldn't be able to regain the lead, losing 60-66.

Kara Hawkins gained her second double-double in a row with
10 rebounds and 11 points. Christie Hamilton added 10 points and
Sabrina Desper returned to action with 9 points and 10 rebounds.

The Squirrels are on the road against Southern VA on 1/15 for a
6pm start.