Jackson, MS - Lyon College Scots women's basketball put together a late drive in fourth quarter, but it was not enough as they fell 68-47 to the Millsaps College Majors in their season opener. Scots are now 0-1 overall.
The Scots kept the game close early, trailing 15-14 late in the first quarter after a three-pointer from Coi Bradley. Millsaps closed the quarter with a run to take a 23-14 lead and carried that momentum into the second period.
Lyon cut the deficit to six points at 28-22 after a layup and free throw from Maggye Adams, but the Majors answered with a run of its own to take a 40-22 advantage into halftime.
Millsaps continued to build its lead in the third quarter, pushing the margin to 28 points. The Scots responded with baskets from Adams and Alyssa Abascal, along with a three-pointer from Niya Evans, but entered the final period trailing 60-33.
Lyon put together a stronger fourth quarter, outscoring Millsaps 14-8. Bradley scored eight points in the period, including a three-pointer, while Stella Benson also connected from beyond the arc. The Scots were unable to overcome the earlier deficit as Millsaps secured the 68-47 win.
Johanna Zocholl led Lyon with 11 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. Bradley added 10 points, while Adams recorded seven points and 11 rebounds. Lyon finished with 51 rebounds as a team.
Lyon women's basketball will stay in Jackson, playing the Belhaven University Blazers tomorrow Friday, November 13th at 5:30 PM.
