ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas — After holding a two-point lead at halftime, the University of Arkansas at Monticello women's basketball team was limited to just seven made field goals in the third and fourth periods, resulting in a 70-56 Great American Conference road loss to Henderson State on Saturday.

The Blossoms (11-10, 8-9 GAC) shot below 30 percent from the field in the first, third and fourth periods, while relying on an 8-for-14 performance in the second period to hold a 33-31 lead. UAM finished the game 20-for-60 overall (33 percent), 9-for-23 on three-pointers (39 percent) and 7-for-8 on foul shots (88 percent).

The Reddies (10-13, 9-8 GAC) led by as much as eight points in the first period before UAM rallied to outscore HSU 21-11 margin in the second period. UAM erased a double-digit deficit early in the second period with a 16-4 run in the final seven minutes to take its first lead of the game since the opening minutes.
 
HSU closed the third period on a 6-0 run to hold a 49-43 lead heading to the final 10 minutes. The Reddies regained a double-digit advantage midway through the fourth and led by as much as 17 points after putting together an extended 15-3 run.

Senior Jordan Goforth led the Blossoms with 21 points and five rebounds. Senior Nikki Mullen added 17 points and four assists.

HSU's Dunlicia Keener led all scorers and rebounders with 30 points and 20 boards.
 
The Blossoms are back in action this Monday on the road against Southern Arkansas. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. in Magnolia.