Albion, Mich. - The Albion Women's Basketball team opened the Briton Battle with a 59-48 victory over the Terriers of Hiram. The Brits return to the court on Saturday November 14th as they take on John Carroll in the Championship game of the Briton Battle at 3 PM.
Meghan Trewhella led the Brits with 29 points and seven rebounds.
DJ Pannell also added seven rebounds and eight points.
Khaleeya Cook led the team with four assists, while
Alexis Halley and
Alex Botbyl added four steals each.
First Quarter | Albion 16 Hiram 11
Albion opened the scoring with a three-pointer from Pannell and added a free throw from Trewhella to take an early 4-0 lead. After Hiram tied the game at 4-4, Pannell knocked down another three-pointer to put the Britons back in front. Trewhella then scored on a fast-break layup before adding another basket inside, helping Albion build a 13-6 advantage. Hiram worked to stay within reach, but Trewhella continued to produce offensively, and Botbyl added a free throw late in the period. Albion carried a 16-11 lead into the second quarter.
Second Quarter | Albion 39 Hiram 19
Hiram opened the quarter with a basket to cut the deficit to three, but Albion responded with a strong offensive stretch. Trewhella scored inside, and Anna Honnen added a layup before the Britons began to pull away. Trewhella continued to find success around the basket, while Pannell added a fast-break layup and Molly McLeod connected from beyond the arc. Albion's defense also created opportunities, turning Hiram turnovers into points as the lead grew. The Britons closed the half with a basket from Cook to take a 39-19 advantage into the break.
Third Quarter | Albion 47 Hiram 33
Hiram came out of the locker room looking to cut into the deficit, scoring the first points of the half. The Terriers continued to chip away, but Albion answered with baskets from Trewhella and Pannell to maintain its advantage. Hiram found some momentum late in the quarter, putting together a stretch of scoring to pull within 14 points. Cook helped keep Albion on the scoreboard, and the Britons entered the final quarter with a 47-33 lead.
Fourth Quarter | Albion 59 Hiram 48
Hiram continued to battle in the fourth, but Albion maintained control behind its work inside. Trewhella scored multiple baskets in the paint, while Hiram's Ally Lyde helped keep the Terriers within striking distance. The Britons answered a late Hiram push that saw points from Alex Osborn, Liz Doup and additional free throws from the Terriers' Lyde. Albion held on down the stretch to secure the 59-48 victory.
News and Notes:
- The Brits had 14 second chance points
Up Next:
The Brits return to the court on Saturday November 14th as they take on John Carroll at 3PM for the Championship of the Briton Battle
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