BATESVILLE, Ark. – The Lyon College women's basketball team will return to the court for their final tune-up before next week's American Midwest Conference Championship when the 21st-ranked Scots host Harris-Stowe on Saturday at noon in Becknell Gymnasium.
Prior to the game, the women's basketball team will honor Klaudija Bacovic as part of the Senior Day recognition for the program.
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#21 LYON COLLEGE (9-1, 9-1 AMC) vs HARRIS-STOWE (5-8, 5-5 AMC)
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Sat., Feb. 20 | 12 p.m.
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Becknell Gymnasium | Batesville, Ark.
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Effective Monday, February 8: No family members, students, faculty, or staff members are allowed to attend competitions and practices until further notice. Spectators cannot attend indoor or outdoor events on campus. **2 MEMBERS FROM SENIORS' FAMILIES ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE GAME AND WILL BE ADMITTED 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO TIP-OFF.**
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THE MATCHUPS
LYON: The Scots enter Saturday's contest at 9-1 overall and in the AMC. The magic number is down to one for Lyon. Should the Scots win or Columbia College loses on Saturday at Central Baptist College, Lyon will win the AMC Regular-Season Championship for the second straight year and earn an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament. Jade Giron and Paige Kelley will look to lead the charge once more as the two continue to lead the Scots in scoring this season at 21.2 and 15.9 points per game, respectively. Kelley continues to hold a slight edge over Giron in rebounds per game at 8.6 and 8.4, respectively.
HSSU: Harris-Stowe enters Saturday's game at 5-8 overall and 5-5 in the AMC. Ronne'zje Elliot and Surina Finnie lead the Hornets offensively at 13.1 and 11.5 points per game, respectively. Taia Smith is the leading rebounder for the Hornets at 7.3 rebounds per game.
SERIES HISTORY
The Scots hold an 18-1 advantage in the all-time series against the Hornets. Lyon defeated Harris-Stowe, 69-51, in the first matchup between the two teams this season on Jan. 23 in St. Louis.
UP NEXT FOR THE SCOTS
Following Saturday's game against Harris-Stowe, the Scots will host a Quarterfinals Game in the AMC Tournament on Feb. 24 against an opponent to be determined.
Women's Basketball Contact: Matt Jagodzinski | 870-307-7516 | matthew.jagodzinski@lyon.edu
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