SEWANEE, Tenn. - The Sewanee women's basketball team, despite a 16-8 deficit after 10 minutes of play, used a strong second half to defeat the Warriors of Hendrix College, 63-47, Sunday afternoon from Juhan Gymnasium.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (7-11, 2-5) 63, Hendrix (2-16, 0-6) 47
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Tigers saw themselves down eight points, 16-8, at the end of the first quarter, but thanks to seven Hendrix turnovers and a 9-of-11 mark from the free throw line to outscore the visitors, 20-10 in the second quarter.

-Sewanee took its first lead of the game thanks to a buzzer-beating 3-point field goal by Kinsley Logan at the end of the half, 28-26.

-The Warriors came out with back-to-back 3-pointers to reclaim the lead, 32-28. However, Sewanee put the contest away thanks to a 12-2 run with 3:04 left in the third quarter.

SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
-Abby Young led the Tigers with 12 points and four rebounds.

-Raquel Waller added 10 points, while Kinsley Logan and Camryn Broussard each contributed nine points.

HENDRIX KEY STATISTICS
-Kessie Jenkins was the only Warrior in double figures with 10 points, while Rachel Woppman added 12 rebounds.

UP NEXT
The second half of league play begins this weekend at Rhodes.

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