Huntington, IN - The Spring Arbor University women's basketball team captured a critical conference victory by taking down Huntington University by a score of 87-84. The match was back-and-forth the entire time, with no team leading by more than eight at any point.
 
The visiting Cougars refused to let an early fourth quarter deficit discourage them, as they battled down the stretch with a 15-3 run to take back the lead and eventually secure the win. Spring Arbor led by just one point with under a minute to go in regulation, and a clutch three-pointer with 19 seconds left from sophomore guard Alex Long all but sealed the deal for the Cougars.
 
The Basics:
Spring Arbor 87, Huntington 84
Location: Huntington, IN
Records: Spring Arbor 14-6 (4-6 CL), Huntington 8-12 (3-7 CL)
 
Game Stats:
- Junior Alana Nelson led all scorers with 26 points, while shooting an efficient 78% from the field.
- Daelynn Jackson scored 17 points while shooting a blistering 4-5 from deep, both personal highs this season.
- Alex Long capped her 19 point night by draining a clutch 3-pointer with 19 seconds left to push the Cougars lead to four and ensure the win.
- The Cougars will split the season series with the Foresters, with both teams stealing victories on the opponents floor.
- The Foresters saw 5 players score in double figures, including a team-high 19 points off the bench from Logan Rowles.
 
Next Up: The women's team returns home this Saturday to host Taylor University.