MOBILE, Ala. - The University of Mobile Women's Basketball team hosted Talladega College on Thursday evening, Dec. 2 for just their second conference game of the season. Talladega, a always tough opponent, managed to keep a 5-10 point deficit over Mobile for the majority of the game, eventually handing the Rams just their second loss of the season. Mobile did manage to start a comeback late, making it a two-point game with just 23 seconds left. However, the Rams could not surpass the Tornadoes on the scoreboard and lost their first conference game of the season, 67-70. Mobile's overall record drops to 6-2 overall and 1-1 in SSAC action.
The Rams shot just under 38% from the floor in the loss on Thursday, while shooting 16% from deep for three. Mobile did shoot an impressive 94% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 16 attempts while also out-rebounding the opposition, 38-28. However, the Rams committed 15 turnovers in the loss and allowed 12 Talladega points off those turnovers.
Individually, Mobile was led offensively by Erica Jones who played 27 minutes from off the bench. Jones led all scorers with 20 points in Thursday's game while shooting 8-14 from the floor. In addition to her 20 points, Jones recorded four rebounds and two assists.
Artasia McDowell also had a great night on the court, recording her first double-double of the season. McDowell finished with 12 points, second-most on the team, and 11 rebounds. Five of McDowell's 11 rebounds were offensive boards. She also led the Rams with two blocks and recorded one steal in her 34 minutes of playing time.
Mobile will look to shake off the loss on Thursday when they return to action on Saturday, Dec. 4. The Rams will travel across town to go to battle with crosstown rival Spring Hill College in a non-division, non-conference matchup. Mobile defeated Spring Hill at home earlier in the season, 75-65. Saturday's game at Spring Hill College in Mobile is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. CT.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
