Alyssa Batton and Alindsey Long led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (6-19, 1-18 GAC), each posting 18 points in the matchup. Batton gave a double-double performance on the night, grabbing 11 total rebounds, 10 defensive and 1 offensive, while hitting 6-of-13 field goals, two three-pointers, and 4-of-5 free throws. She also contributed one assist. Long hit 6-of-15 field goals in her performance, with two shots from range. She was also a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, with five rebounds and an assist.

Southwestern Oklahoma (11-13, 9-10 GAC) was led by Landry Allen with 15 points.

The opening quarter proved a draw between the two teams. Arkansas-Monticello shot for 39% on the quarter, compared to SWOSU's 35%, but ultimately saw the period close with a 16-16 tie. A jumper from Alyssa Batton gave the Blossoms an early lead, but saw the gap close as the Lady Bulldog offense returned fire.

Quarter two was a much more efficient 10 minutes for UAM, as the Blossoms increased their shooting percentage to 58%, scoring 7-of-12 total field goals. UAM would outscore the Lady Bulldogs 18-17 in the period and head to the locker rooms leading 34-33. There were seven lead changes throughout the second, with the final coming on a three-pointer from Alindsey Long with 0:06 left on the clock.

The second half saw Arkansas-Monticello trail Southwestern Oklahoma in each of the final quarters. UAM made only 16 points to SWOSU's 18 in the third, followed by a 12-to-19 scoring total in the fourth. A brief tie at 47-47 with 1:42 left on the clock in the fourth was the last time the Lady Bullogs did not leave. The game would eventually end with a 70-62 loss for UAM.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 14 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Blossoms see more GAC action on Saturday, February 21, as they take on the Lady Rangers of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m in Alva, Oklahoma. 

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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