Lady Pioneers back to winning ways

November 18, 2021

by Dustin Semore, Sports Information Director

PARAGOULD, Ark. – Crowley's Ridge women's basketball snapped a three-game losing skid with a convincing victory over the Owls of the Mississippi University for Women 82-53. The Lady Pioneers' stout defense held the Owls to a 26% night from the floor.

Crowley's Ridge (4-3) opened the night by holding MUW without a field goal and allowed just one point for over seven minutes to close out the first quarter. Meanwhile, the Lady Pioneers bucketed 23 to take a 23-6 lead after the opening 10 minutes.

The Mississippi University for Women (0-3) more than doubled their first-quarter offensive output by tallying 17 points in the second quarter, seven of which were from the free-throw line. Lotti Hoffman was perfect in the second quarter, connecting on all four of her attempts before halftime with three of those coming from long range to help the Lady Pioneers take a 47-23 lead into the locker rooms.

Stumbling out the gate in the second half, the Owls closed the gap by outscoring the girls in green 19-13 in the third quarter, but a 22-point fourth cemented the victory for the Lady Pioneers 82-53.

Hoffman led the Lady 'Neers with a season-best 19 points, followed by Madison Sellars' 17 point evening. Lindsey Browning led the rebounding effort with eight boards, while Jamerria Johnson pulled down seven. Lizzy Rowton dished out a season-high six assists.

Up Next

Crowley's Ridge will look to stay in the win column by hosting the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy (Mo.) on Saturday, November 20. Tipoff from Paragould is set for 2 p.m.