MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello women's basketball team welcomed the Golden Suns of Arkansas Tech Unviersity to Steelman Field House on Thursday evening. Despite trailing at halftime, the Blossoms mounted a strong comeback falling short, 67-57.

Alindsey Long and Alyssa Batton led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (5-6, 0-5 GAC), posting 12 points in the matchup, respectively. Long hit 5-12 total field goals and two three-pointers on the evening. She also contributed two defensive rebounds in her 37 minutes played, along with one block and a steal. Batton hit 4-10 total field goals, two three-pointers, and 2-2 free throws on the evening. She also contributed three defensive rebounds in her 33 minutes played, along with two assists.

Arkansas Tech (7-2, 3-2 GAC) was led by Logan Young with 17 points.

Arkansas-Monticello opened the first quarter of the game with an early 6-2 lead over Arkansas Tech. The Golden Suns quickly flipped the script in their favor; however, a couple of jumpers from Alindsey Long put the Blossoms back on top to end the first quarter, 15-12. The second quarter began with an exchange of baskets back-and-forth; however, the Blossom's momentum was short-lived as the Golden Suns went on a 14-0 run, holding UAM to just four points. The teams would head to the locker room at the half with the Blossoms trailing, 30-19.

Arkansas Tech carried their momentum into the third quarter, as the Golden Suns outscored the Blossoms 24-17, increasing their lead to 18 points in the game. The fourth quarter saw Arkansas-Monticello fight to cut Arkansas Tech's advantage, outscoring the Golden Suns 21 points to 13; however, their effort was not enough as the game concluded with a 67-57 loss for the Blossoms.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 14 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Blossoms will return to the court in the New Year, traveling to Arkadelphia for a meeting with the Reddies of Henderson State University on Saturday, January 3 at 1:00 p.m.

All live streams and live 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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