by Tim Baldi
Staff Writer
Triangle Photo by Tim Baldi.
The Bryan College Lady Lion’s basketball team rebounded from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat Tennessee Wesleyan College (Athens) at the Dec. 5 home game.
During the first half, the team did not play strong like they practiced, according to Head Coach Jamy Bechler.
“We allowed the other team to get shots instead of staying in control,” said junior small-forward Jessica Southern.
At the end of the first half, Wesleyan nearly doubled the lion’s score 23-41.
However, the team’s post-play and defense picked up during the second half, according to Southern.
The team definitely did not quit, said Bechler. The Lions refocused during the second half and came from behind.
The lady lions came back to win the game 70-59.
“It was a shocking feeling,” said Bechler, “the girls are a strong team, but coming from such a loss to winning so easily was surreal.”
This game was a huge victory because the Lady Lions have been competing with Wesleyan all year, said Bechler. None of the members on the team had beaten Wesleyan before Saturday’s game.
“The comeback shows what kind of team we have,” said Southern.
The Lady Lion’s play Dec. 10 at home against Atlanta Christian College (East Point, Ga.) and Dec. 12 at Tennessee Temple University (Chattanooga, Tenn.).
Tags: Jamy Bechler, Jessica Southern, Tennessee Wesleyann College
