Box Score Trailing 67-66 on their final possession, Maryville College's Linley Dunn found freshman Mindy Brackins slashing to the basket with seven seconds remaining. The basket and the ensuing free throw were good preserving a 69-67 win for the MC women's basketball team over Hanover College in the Besuden Classic in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday evening.
Maryville trailed 28-27 at the half, but rallied for a 42 point second period highlighted by the freshman's game-winning basket.
The Scots out rebounded Hanover 50-38 while hitting only 38% of their shots from the field. MC's defense held Hanover to a 37% shooting effort.
Hanover (0-1) was led by Alicia Hopkins' 13 point effort. Stephanie Pahren added 11 while Elyse Weddle finished with 10 points.
Maryville (1-0) had four players finish with double-digit scoring efforts. Lauren Burnett posted a double-double with 15 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Brackins was 5-for-7 from the floor in her first collegiate action, finishing with 12 points and five boards. Mackenzie Puckett added 12 points and nine rebounds while Alex Bond tossed in 10 points and five rebounds.
Head Coach Darrin Travillian had this to say about the Scots' victory. "I'm really proud of how gritty we were today. We really got after it on the boards and made big plays late. Lauren Burnett was a beast with her double-double. We found ways to win and had great contributions from everyone who stepped on the floor."
MC will challenge tournament host Transylvania on Saturday. Transylvania defeated Adrian College 80-71 earlier on Friday. Tip-off against the Pioneers is slated for 3:00 p.m.
