MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello women's basketball team secured its first Great American Conference victory of the season Saturday afternoon with a win over the Tigers of East Central University by a final score of 64-57.

The Blossoms (3-1, 1-1 GAC) controlled much of the momentum over East Central (1-3, 0-2 GAC) during the opening quarter in the contest, as UAM held a lead of 19-16. The Tigers came back in the second quarter however, and took a small lead early on until UAM went on an 8-2 run to end the opening half and hold a lead of 34-29. Despite ECU battling back in the second half, Arkansas-Monticello never trailed again in the match-up and closed out the victory, 64-57. 

Final team statistics on the night for UAM included shooting 41 percent from the field (24-for-59), 38 percent on three-pointers (6-for-16) and 63 percent on free throws (10-for-16). The Tigers ended the game at 39 percent from the field (21-for-54), 19 percent beyond the arc (4-for-21) and 85 percent on foul shots (11-for-13).

Leading the Blossoms offense on the day was junior Treasure Evans who totaled 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field. Evans added seven overall rebounds and three assists to her stat-line as well. 

Sophomore Regerina Baker led UAM on the defensive side of the ball with nine total rebounds, two blocks, and recorded eight points in the game. Sophomore Mia Hayes posted a solid stat-line in the contest also with nine points, six assists, four rebounds, and one steal.  

Arkansas-Monticello will be back in action next on Thursday, December 1 as UAM travels to Weatherford, Oklahoma to take on the Bulldogs of Southwestern Oklahoma State in a GAC match-up with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.