MULTIPLEX AT CRAMTON BOWL | MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The University of Mobile Women's Basketball team punched its ticket to the semifinals of the SSAC Women's Basketball Championship Tournament on Thursday night, Feb. 27 following a low scoring 55-49 victory over Life University (Ga.) in downtown Montgomery, Ala.
Mobile's overall record improves to 21-7 on the season following Thursday's win, with the Rams scheduled to return to the court on Friday for the semifinals of the conference tourney.
Survive and Advance
In a back-and-forth contest, Mobile led by one at halftime 26-25 and used a strong fourth-quarter surge to pull away, outscoring Life 20-13 in the final period to eliminate the Running Eagles from the tournament. Mobile's six-point win came in sloppy fashion offensively, with the Rams shooting just 29% from the floor and making five of 22 three-point attempts.
Alanna Donaldson led the way for the Rams, pouring in a game-high 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting, while adding three rebounds and two assists. She was followed by Miriam Oldacre, who notched a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Braylee McMath contributed nine points and three steals, while Halle Verkerk provided a key spark off the bench with seven points and nine rebounds. Only five Rams managed to score in Thursday's contest.
The Rams' defense was a difference-maker, forcing 20 turnovers and grabbing 10 steals, limiting Life to just 35.2% shooting from the field. Mobile also controlled the glass, out-rebounding Life 43-40, with Oldacre's 10-rebound performance leading all players in the game. Mobile finished with 19 offensive rebounds, leading to 14 second-chance points.
Semifinal Bound
Mobile will face Loyola University (La.) on Friday, Feb. 28 with a spot in the SSAC Women's Championship game on the line. Friday's semifinal matchup is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. CT at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. and will be broadcasted lived on the SSAC Sports Network.
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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.
