Badgers fall to Argos in home opener

MOBILE, Ala. – The Spring Hill College women's basketball team fell 71-59 to regional foe West Florida in Wednesday night's home opener at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center.
 
The Badgers and Argonauts went back-and-forth in the first quarter, but after the first 10 minutes, UWF led 15-13.  SHC lunged ahead 20-15 with a seven-point run to start the second quarter. West Florida answered again and ultimately took a 30-27 lead into halftime.
 
The Argos came out of the gates in the second half and went on an 11-0 run to extend their lead to 41-27. The Badgers clawed back and fought, keeping the West Florida lead to 50-38 going into the fourth quarter. Despite matching UWF in scoring in the fourth quarter (21-21), SHC would fall 71-59 in its home opener.
 
In her collegiate debut, freshman guard Kellyn Hunter recorded a team-leading double-double, featuring 17 points and a game-leading 10 rebounds. West Florida's Brooke Kane led the game in scoring with 18 points.
 
Game Details
Date: Nov. 15
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Venue (Location): Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center (Mobile, Ala.)
 
Results
West Florida 71, Spring Hill 59
Records: West Florida (2-1, 0-0 GSC), Spring Hill (0-1, 0-0 SIAC)
 
Up Next
The Badgers will host Eckerd in a weekend non-conference game on Saturday.
 
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