Jackson, MS - Lyon College women's basketball fought hard in the second half with the Belhaven University Blazers match, but could not make up the deficit falling 92-64. With this loss Scots are now 0-2 on the season.
The Scots faced an early deficit as Belhaven opened the game with a strong first quarter, taking a 25-6 lead. Lyon worked to find its rhythm offensively in the second period, with three-pointers from Niya Evans and Izabel Soto helping the Scots add 11 points. Belhaven carried a 49-17 advantage into halftime.
Lyon came out with renewed energy after the break, putting together its best offensive quarter of the game. The Scots scored 28 points in the third period, led by Alyssa Abascal and Johanna Zocholl. Abascal added points at the free-throw line, while Zocholl contributed inside to help Lyon cut into the deficit. Coi Bradley and Stella Benson also connected from beyond the arc during the period.
The Scots continued to compete in the fourth quarter, scoring 19 points. Evans knocked down another three-pointer, while Abascal continued to attack the basket and finish at the line. Lyon was unable to close the gap as Belhaven held on for the 92-64 win.
Abascal led the Scots with 16 points, while Evans added 13 points, including three three-pointers. Zocholl finished with 10 points and six rebounds, and Bradley pulled down nine rebounds.
Lyon will head back to Batesville to face the Hendrix College Warriors this coming Tuesday, November 17th at 5:30 PM in Becknell Gymnasium.
