MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women's Basketball team hosted out-of-state Great American Conference member Southern Nazarene on Thursday afternoon. The Blossoms came out of the match-up with a 60-39 loss.

Senior Bailey Harris once again led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (9-10, 4-9 GAC), scoring 16 points in the match-up. Harris hit 6-14 field goals on the evening, 2-2 three-pointers, and 2-2 free throws. She also contributed three rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and two steals in her 34 minutes.

Alindsey Long was the other Blossom in double-digits on the day, posting 11 points of her own. Long went 5-14 on field goals and 1-3 from range with one assist alongside a steal and a block.

Hannah Giddey led Southern Nazarene (14-5, 11-2 GAC) with 26 points.

The Blossoms struggled offensively throughout the opening half of the game, scoring five points in the first quarter, followed by 14 in the second. UAM shot for only 30.8% in the first half, hitting 8 of 26 field goals. The teams were sent to the locker rooms with the Storm leading 32-19. 

Arkansas-Monticello bounced back in the third quarter, their highest-scoring quarter, with 16 points compared to Southern Nazarene's 18. The Storm offense  pushed forth again, outscoring UAM 10-4 in the forth quarter, to conclude the game with a 60-39 loss for the Blossoms. 

Arkansas-Monticello committed 22 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Blossoms are back at Steelman Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 1. They will host the Bison of Oklahoma Baptist University. Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. 

All live streams and stats will be available as clickable links on the UAM Women's basketball schedule.

How to follow the Blossoms: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Women's Basketball, visit www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter and Instagram.

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