Was over at UST's Anderson Athletic and Recreation Center to take in this Wednesday evening clash between the host Tommies and visiting Bethel. While Bethel had already clinched a playoff spot in this one it was an opportunity for the Royals to perhaps improve their seeding and early on, they looked good, particularly senior Taylor Sheley as she was red hot from behind the arc as the lead bobbed back and forth for most of the first half. But, as is a UST trademark, they made that "push" right before the halftime break that proved to be the difference maker. With Bethel leading 27-26, senior post Sarah Smith scored with 1:06 left as did reserve senior Haley Loesch with :48 left. Two freebies by junior guard Kellie Ring got the lead to 32-27 for the Tommies.
The early minutes of the second half saw things stay relatively close as Sheley connected on another "3" that cut the Tommie lead to 40-37 by the 14:19 mark. But, from then on, it was all UST. Freshman reserve post Anna Smith connected with a "3" from the left wing at the 13:18 mark that began the onslaught. Sophomore sensation Taylor Young then scored on a drive and got fouled in the process. Her free throw pushed the lead to 47-37 and then junior guard Kellie Ring's "3" from the top of the key made it 50-37 UST which, for all intents and purposes, was the ball game. UST steadily increased its lead coming down the stretch and recorded a 71-56 win; keeping their perfect MIAC record intact.
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