MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The University of Mobile Women's Basketball team managed to get back into the win column on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 27, defeating Faulkner University (Ala.) 77-64 in the SSAC Women's Basketball Game of the Week after falling to Thomas University (Ga.) three days prior. The win for Mobile is the Rams' second victory over the Faulkner Eagles during the regular season and improves the overall record to 18-4 on the year. The 18 wins is the most for Mobile since the 2016-17 season where the team finished with 22 total victories.
In addition, Mobile continues to hold sole possession of second place in the current SSAC Women's Basketball standings with a 10-3 SSAC record following Saturday's result, trailing conference leader Loyola (La.) by just 1.5 games.
Game Recap
Mobile opened the conference game of the week shooting the ball well, converting nine made shots from the floor through the first quarter and tallying 26 total points. Fouls were plentiful throughout the game between Mobile and Faulkner, with both teams combining to attempt 18 first-quarter free throw attempts. For the Eagles, Faulkner finished the first 10 minutes with 21 points, nine of which being in the form of successful free throws.
In the second quarter, Mobile's offense only managed to score 14 points, while Faulkner added 18. The Rams allowed eight more Faulkner free throws attempts after foul calls throughout the second, which eventually saw the Eagles make seven of those eight attempts. Throughout the entire first half, Faulkner recorded a 16-for-20 line from the free throw line. Meanwhile, Mobile only made seven of nine free throw attempts in the first half, with the Rams going into halftime with a 40-39 lead.
Mobile's offense and defense played well coming out of the halftime break, with the Rams holding Faulkner to just 11 points in the third quarter. Mobile managed 16 points in the third, making six shots from the floor and adding four successful free throws to extend the lead entering the final 10 minutes of regulation. In the fourth quarter, Mobile's free throw shots eventually put the game away as the Rams converted nine of 10 attempts from the line, while making five shots from the field to extend the lead. Faulkner was held to just 14 fourth-quarter points as missed layups late proved costly for the home team. The Rams earned a 13-point victory for the team's 18th win of the season.
A total of 45 fouls were called in Saturday's contest between Mobile and Faulkner, with Mobile finishing with an 83% free throw percentage and Faulkner tallying a 72% mark from the free throw line. Both teams took over 20 attempts, with Faulkner leading the way with 36 total free throw shots.
Inside the Box Score
In her return to the starting lineup, Erica Jones led all players with 19 points, finishing three rebounds shy of a double-double. Jones made eight of 14 shots from the floor, and picked up two assists and one steal in the win. Miya Kimber put together a strong performance in just her 12th start of the season, finishing with a double-double, her second this season. Kimber scored 16 points and recorded 10 rebounds, while adding three assists. Four of Kimber's 10 rebounds came on the offensive side.
From off the bench, Miriam Oldarcre ended the afternoon with 13 points in 28 minutes of playing time. She shared the team lead with MacKenzie White with a pair of steals each and finished 5-for-6 from the free throw line. White notched seven points and eight rebounds, while Alanna Donaldson finished with 11 points. As a team, Mobile shot 43%, making 26 total shots against Faulkner.
Back Home on Thursday
The Rams are scheduled to return to Pharr Gymnasium for the next game on the schedule, hosting Blue Mountain Christian (Miss.) on Thursday evening, Feb. 1. Thursday's game is set for 5:30 p.m. CT and is the final of two matchups between the Rams and Toppers. Mobile defeated Blue Mountain 74-68 back in December of this season.
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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.
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