MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms basketball team welcomed the Crimson Storm of Southern Nazarene University to Steelman Field House on Saturday afternoon for their second conference game of the season. The Blossoms fell to SNU by a final score of 74-57.

Brilynn Findley and Alyssa Batton led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (5-3, 0-2 GAC), posting 16 points in the matchup, respectively. Findley hit 5-9 total field goals, one three-pointer, and 5-5 from the free throw line on the afternoon. She also contributed two defensive rebounds in her 35 minutes played, along with two assists. Batton hit 6-10 total field goals, one three-pointer, and 3-3 from the free throw line. She also contributed one offensive rebound in her 31 minutes played, along with two assists and a steal.

Southern Nazarene (2-4, 2-0 GAC) was led by Jordan Hoffman with 15 points.

Arkansas-Monticello opened the first half of the game with an early 5-2 lead; however, Southern Nazarene quickly responded to outscore the Blossoms in the first quarter, 18-11. The second quarter would see the Blossoms and Crimson Storm exchange baskets back-and-forth, with SNU prevailing, 12-11. The teams would head to the locker room at the half with the Blossoms trailing, 30-22.

Southern Nazarene carried its momentum into the second half of the matchup, scoring 26 points compared to Arkansas-Monticello's 15. SNU increased its advantage to 19 points, leading 56-37 heading into the final quarter. The Blossoms fought to cut the deficit in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Crimson Storm 20 points to 18. Unfortunately, the effort proved not enough as the Blossoms came up short, concluding the game with a 74-57 loss for UAM.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 19 turnovers in the entirety of the match..

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The Blossoms return to the court on Tuesday, December 9, as they host the Lady Bisons of Harding University. Tip-off is set for 5:30 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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