February 23, 2008

Bearcats Score Game’s Final 12 Points in 76-66 Win

    BOLIVAR, Mo. -- Southwest Baptist University scored the game’s final 12 points, holding the Gorillas scoreless over the final 5:44 to propel the Bearcats to a 76-66 victory Saturday (Feb. 23) at the Meyer Sports Center.
    The Gorillas (10-15, 4-12 MIAA) took a 66-64 lead on Linda Igbinigie’s putback of a Laura Glenn missed layup, but the Bearcats (19-6, 11-5) held Pitt State scoress down the stretch. The Gorillas missed six shots and committed three turnovers down the stretch in a game that featured eight ties and eight lead changes.
    Kelly Reinkemeyer led the Bearcats with game highs of 22 points and 17 rebounds, while Courtney Creed added 18 points and Erika Souza chipped in with 16. The Bearcats shot 43.3 percent from the field in the game -- 48.6 percent in the second half.
    Linda Igbinigie had a team-leading 16 points and added nine rebounds for the Gorillas, who shot 38.8 percent from the field. Brianna Buchanan and Liz Witte added 12 and 10 for Pitt State, while Laura Glenn contributed seven points and a team-leading 10 rebounds.