BANNER ELK, NC – The Emmanuel Women's Basketball team traveled to Banner Elk, NC today to take on Lees McRae College in Conference Carolinas action. Emmanuel got off to a quick start and never trailed, taking home the win, 80-69.  With the win, the Lions now sit at 6-4 overall on the season, 3-0 in conference play. 

In the first quarter, Emmanuel got off to a hot start offensively, scoring early and often. Emmanuel shot 8-16 from the field (50%) and 3-5 from beyond the arc (60%). They were led by senior, Tyasia Freeman who scored 8 points in the first, with junior, Abby Crawford connecting on 3-4 three pointer attempts. Emmanuel led 21-8 after the first quarter. 

In the second, the Lions shot 7-15 from the field (46.6%) and were a perfect 6-6 from the foul line. Senior, Sydney Wyatt scored 10 of her 28 points in the second, and the Lions increased their lead to 16 going into the half, leading 41-24. 

In the third, Lees-McRae outscored the Lions 21-17, but a few key threes by Wyatt and Crawford kept the Lions lead in double digits. After the third, the Lions led by 10, 58-48. 

The fourth quarter was evenly matched, with the Bobcats bringing the game within 7 with 5:51 to play. But the Lions would outscore Lees McRae 12-8 to finish out the game, 80-69. 

Three Lions were scored in double figures on the day, with Wyatt leading the way scoring 28 points, and grabbing 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals. Crawford finished the day with 17 points, going 4-5 from three, and junior, Maddie Futch picked up a double double, with 11 points, 12 boards and three assists. 

Next up, Emmanuel will host King on Saturday at 2p.m. in the Shaw Athletic Center. For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com.