MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello women's basketball team continued Great American Conference play on Tuesday evening, hosting Harding University at Steelman Fieldhouse. The Blossoms came out with an 86-64 loss to the Lady Bisons.

Jena Warden led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (5-4, 0-3 GAC), posting 13 points in the matchup. Warden hit 6-12 total field goals and one three-pointer on the evening. She also contributed two defensive rebounds in her 24 minutes played, along with one assist and a steal.

Brilynn Findley followed close behind in the double-digits, scoring 12 points of her own. Findley hit 6-8 field goals while grabbing five defensive rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Alindsey Long was the third Blossom in double-digits for UAM, scoring 11 points. Long hit 5-16 field goals and 1-2 free throws while grabbing two defensive rebounds and two assists.

Ella Hamlin saw 10 points posted on the evening as the final Blossom in the double-digits. Hamlin hit 3-5 field goals, two three-pointers, and 2-2 from the line, along with three total rebounds and two steals.

Harding (8-1, 2-1 GAC) was led by Alli McAda with 30 points.

Harding dominated the opening half of the game, seeing the Lady Bisons outscore Arkansas-Monticello 25-16 in the first quarter and 25-13 in the second. The teams were off to the locker room at the half with the Blossoms trailing, 50-29.

The second half proved more evenly matched, as Arkansas-Monticello was only outscored 21-19 in the third quarter. The Blossoms were headed into the final quarter, falling to a 23-point deficit. The fourth quarter saw UAM with a last-minute drive to cut Harding's advantage, outscoring the Lady Bisons 16 points to 15; however, their effort was not enough as the game concluded with an 86-64 loss for UAM.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 12 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Blossoms return to the court on Saturday, December 13, as they travel to Arkadelphia, Arkansas to take on the Tigers of Ouachita Baptist University. Tip-off is set for 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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