ADA, Okla. - Arkansas-Monticello's Blossom basketball team traveled to Ada, Oklahoma Thursday to take on the Tigers of East Central University. Senior
Alindsey Long led both sides of the court in scoring amassing 30 points in her 39 minutes in the game, setting a new career high. The Blossoms came out of the contest with a 59-66 loss.
Alindsey Long led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (5-8, 0-7 GAC), posting 30 points in the matchup. Long hit 11-22 total field goals, two three-pointers, and 6-7 free throws on the evening. She also contributed three defensive rebounds in her 39 minutes played, along with one assist and a block.
East Central (6-5, 2-5 GAC) was led by
Peyton Mosley with 16 points.
Arkansas-Monticello struggled offensively through the opening quarter of the game, falling to East Central 17-6. The second quarter saw the Blossoms and Tigers exchange baskets back-and-forth, with UAM prevailing by one, 16-15. The teams would head to the locker room at the half with the Blossoms trailing, 32-22.
The second half of the matchup was once again a battle throughout its entirety. East Central scored 18 points in comparison to Arkansas-Monticello's 16 in the third quarter, increasing their advantage to 12 points. The Blossoms fought to cut the deficit in the final quarter, outscoring ECU 21 points to 16. Unfortunately, the effort proved not enough as the Blossoms came up short, concluding the game with a 66-59 loss for UAM.
Arkansas-Monticello committed 16 turnovers in the entirety of the match.
UP NEXT
The Blossoms are set to travel to Durant, Oklahoma to take on the Savage Storm of Southeastern Oklahoma State University on Saturday, January 10. Tip-off of the afternoon meeting is scheduled 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
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