MOBILE, Ala. – The Spring Hill College women's basketball team fell in a closely-contested season opener to West Alabama, 75-69, at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center on Friday.
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After opening the game with an 18-17 lead through the first quarter, the Badgers (0-1) and Tigers (1-0) were neck-and-neck through the first half. Spring Hill held a slight edge at the halftime break, 33-32.
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West Alabama exploded for 28 points in the third period and swung the momentum back in its favor. SHC rallied and outscored UWA in the fourth quarter (19-16) but fell just short and suffered the 75-69 loss.
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Date: Nov. 14
Venue: Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center
Result: West Alabama 75, Spring Hill 69
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Game Notes
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Ella Vallas led the Badgers with 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting and added four rebounds.
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Jenice Adjessom added 12 points, followed by
Nicole Blanch with 11 and
Madison Dowling with 10.
- The Badgers shot 28-of-60 from the field and 6-of-23 from distance.
- SHC scored 19 points off the bench and 20 points off turnovers while collecting 28 rebounds.
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Up Next
Spring Hill closes out the weekend hosting the 2025 GSC-SIAC Women's Basketball Crossover with a non-conference contest against Mississippi College on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (CT).
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