MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women's Basketball team hosted out-of-state Great American Conference member Oklahoma Baptist on Saturday afternoon. The Blossoms came out of the match-up with a 71-62 loss.

Kennedee Shelton led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (9-11, 4-10 GAC), scoring 17 points in the match-up. Shelton hit 5-10 field goals on the afternoon, 1-1 three-pointers, and 6-6 free throws. She also contributed seven total rebounds and three steals in her 24 minutes.

Bailey Harris was the other Blossom in double-digits on the day, posting 10 points of her own. Harris went 4-13 on field goals and 2-6 from range with seven total rebounds alongside three assists.

Parker Stevenson led Oklahoma Baptist (14-6, 10-4 GAC) with 18 points.

Bailey Harris opened the first quarter of the game with a three-pointer to give the Blossoms an early lead over the Bison. After exchanging back-and-forth baskets, the first quarter concluded with both teams tied, 15-15. The Blossom carried their momentum to outscored the Bison in the second quarter, 17-14. The teams would head to the locker room at half-time with the Blossoms leading, 32-29.  

The Blossom offense pushed forward again in the third quarter to outscore the Bison, 21-17. The tide turned in the fourth, seeing the Bison offense outperforming the Blossoms for majority of the period. Outscoring UAM, 25-9, Oklahoma Baptist came back to give a 71-62 loss to Arkansas-Monticello.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 17 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Blossoms continue conference play on Thursday, February 6. They will travel to Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Tipoff is set for 5:30 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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