NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Central Arkansas women's basketball team was back in action Monday for a road contest with Stephen F. Austin. Carley Hudspeth led the Sugar Bears with 14 points and added two rebounds. UCA fell to 7-11 overall, 5-5 in the Southland, while SFA improved to 18-2 overall, 10-0 in conference play.

After a 3-pointer by SFA started the first quarter, the Sugar Bears bounced back with a layup by Ayanna Trigg. Both teams continued to trade baskets with Briana Trigg, Lucy Ibeh, Savanna Walker,
and Ruth Balogun adding points for the Sugar Bears. The first quarter ended with SFA in the lead 18-13.

The Sugar Bears came out hot to start the second quarter as they began the period on a 10-2 run. Ibeh got the ball rolling for UCA with a jumper followed by a layup. After a layup from the Ladyjacks, the Sugar Bears responded with a 3-pointer from Hudspeth followed by a free throw and a jumper by Walker. Back-and-forth scoring continued for both teams with UCA leading at half 30-27.

The intensity from both teams picked up in the third quarter where it left off before the half. Hudspeth started the scoring for UCA with a 3-pointer followed by a layup from Terri Crawford. SFA
capitalized on its free throw opportunities as seven of the Ladyjacks' 22 third-quarter points came from free throws. Ibeh, Hudspeth, and Crawford continued the scoring for the Sugar Bears until Charlay Conway ended the third quarter with a jumper to tie the score at 49-49.

The Ladyjacks' offense ran away with the game as they started the fourth quarter on a 21-2 run. Ibeh scored the first two points of the quarter for the Sugar Bears. Walker hit a jumper for UCA followed by a free throw from Ibeh to make the score 70-54. Conway continued the scoring for the Sugar Bears with three made free throws. Balogun made the final basket to end the game 82-59 in favor of the Ladyjacks.

Hudspeth led the Sugar Bears with 14 points and added one rebound. Ibeh finished with her fourth double-double with 13 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Ibeh added a team-high four assists and two steals. Walker chipped in with eight points and added three assists.

Avery Brittingham led SFA with 18 points and added five rebounds. Stephanie Visscher recorded 17 points, a game-high six steals, and a game-high six assists. Aiyana Johnson posted a double-double with 14 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

UCA returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 27, when Abilene Christian makes the trip to Conway. The game will be the first of a men's and women's doubleheader. It will also be senior day and we will recognize our senior student-athletes.

From the Coach – Head Coach Sandra Rushing
"I thought we fought hard for three quarters. We ran out of gas and had foul trouble in the fourth quarter. I loved our effort and if we want to make the conference tournament, we'll need to continue with that effort. We have a great group of young ladies that are battling now!"

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