Clarksville, TN – La’Nya Foster led with 14 points and 10 rebounds for her third double-double of the season, but the Austin Peay State University (APSU) women’s basketball team dropped a 58-52 decision to West Georgia, Thursday, on Gary Mathews Court at F&M Bank Arena.
West Georgia took control of the game quickly in the first quarter as Austin Peay State University saw a scoring drought from 8:51-4:44, ending with a layup by La’Nya Foster, scoring 13-6. The Governors and the Wolves exchanged shots, but a three-point play by Amanda Blake gave the Wolves an eight-shot lead at 21-13 after the first ten minutes of play.
The Governors opened the second frame with a jumper by Sa’Mya Wyatt and a three-point play by Foster, trimming their deficit to five at 23-18 with 7:17 left in the first half. The Wolves went on an 11-2 run to lead the Govs by 14 at 34-20. A free throw by Nariyah Simmons ended the quarter and cut the Govs’ deficit to 34-21.
The Wolves continued to build on their early lead, as a layup by Mykah Andersson gave them a 20-point lead at 49-29 with 2:58 remaining in the frame. The Governors ended the quarter with a 10-5 run to cut their deficit to 15 at 54-39 headed into the final frame.
The Governors outscored the Wolves 13-4 in the final quarter to cut their deficit to six, but ultimately, the Wolves took the 58-52.
The Difference
Shot making. The Govs had a 32.1 field goal percentage compared to the Wolves’ 41.5.
Inside The Box Score
La’Nya Foster led with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Anovia Sheals had 11 points, her 16th double-figure scoring game of the season.
Anala Nelson left with three assists.
The Governors bench outscored the Wolves 20-17.
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Next Up for APSU Women’s Basketball
Austin Peay State University women’s basketball team faces Bellarmine on Saturday, March 1st, at F&M Bank Arena. Tip-off is set for 2:00pm, and the game will also celebrate Senior Day.
