Reinhardt can't Handle the Fire of Southeastern

By Angel Cornista

Dayton, Tennessee - Southeastern looked to hold Reinhardt 0-2 at the start of the Eagles season. In the start of the first quarter, the Eagles were forced to pick up their speed as the Fire of Southeastern opened with a 12-3 lead. With the help of Tarrah Gibson, the Eagles came back to a make it a close game of 15-14 which forced The Fire to make turnovers and multiple substitutions. But that was not enough as Southeastern finished the first quarter 22-18. 

To open the second quarter, the Eagles walked into a pit of energy they could not match as they went down 20-30. That did not stop the fight from within, as the Eagles kept it tight in the second quarter, finishing 39-43. 

The Eagles got the looks they wanted but could not connect with the goal. Throughout the remainder of the game, Reinhardt was outscored 21-14 in the third quarter and 28-23 in the fourth, ending 76-92 and starting the season 0-2 for the Eagles. 

Reinhardt at Southeastern (TN.)

• Catherine Shope held the offense together as she dropped 22 points.
• Brylee Puckett was close behind Shope, ending with 17 points and 9 rebounds.
• Abi Haynes led the team with 8 assists. 

The Eagles will stay on the road as they play Brewton-Parker (TN.) this Saturday at 2:00pm. 

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