MONTICELLO, Ark. - Arkansas-Monticello's Blossom basketball team continued action Saturday afternoon, hosting the Lady Bulldogs of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The Blossoms were victorious in the afternoon affair, 71-59.

Alindsey Long led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (6-10, 1-9 GAC), posting 23 points in the matchup. Long hit 9-15 total field goals, one three-pointer, and 4-4 free throws on the afternoon. She also contributed two defensive rebounds in her 38 minutes played, along with four assists, four steals, and three blocks. 

Alyssa Batton followed close behind in the double-digits, scoring 20 points of her own. Batton hit 6-15 field goals, four three-pointers, and 4-5 from the line while grabbing two rebounds and two assists. 

Keira Williams saw 10 points posted on the afternoon as the final Blossom in the double-digits. Williams hit 4-7 field goals and 2-2 free throws, along with three defensive rebounds and one assist. 

Southwestern Oklahoma (6-9, 4-6 GAC) was led by Sincere Jackson with 18 points.

Arkansas-Monticello held control for the entirety of the game, outscoring Southwestern Oklahoma in two of the four quarters. The Blossoms won the opening quarter, outscoring the Lady Bulldogs 22-14, however, SWOSU outscored UAM by only one point in the second quarter, 13-12. The teams headed to the locker room at the half with the Blossoms on top, 34-27.

Arkansas-Monticello's momentum continued into the second half of the game. The Blossoms prevailed once again in the third quarter, scoring 21 points compared to the Lady Bulldog's 11, reaching a game-high lead of 20 points thanks to a three-pointer from Ella Hamlin. The fourth and final quarter saw SWOSU try to cut the deficit, outscoring the Blossoms 21-16; however, their effort proved not enough as UAM came out on top with a 71-59 victory.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 24 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Blossoms continue GAC action next Thursday, January 22 as they welcome the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas University to Steelman Field House. 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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