Reinhardt WBALL Clenches Home AAC Win over Johnson 75-58

Photo Courtesy of Greg Spell

Waleska, GA – After two losses the Reinhardt Eagle women's basketball team was eager to get back on the court at home this past Saturday, January 21^st versus the Johnson (Tenn.) Royals. This was the second match-up between these two teams this season where Reinhardt took the first game 80-65, and this one wasn't any different. Both teams started off slow with the score being just 5-4 with 3 minutes left in the first quarter. The Eagles then began to pick it up and ultimately clenched the AAC win 75-58. Maria Sanchez Ponce played a great game for her team, recording a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Behind her was Ashley Woodroffe with 15 and Julia Craft with 14 points. Reinhardt is currently sitting at 2^nd in conference with a strong AAC record of 15-2.

Outstanding Performers:

• Maria Sanchez Ponce led the Eagle offense with a strong performance of 16 points, while Ashley Woodroffe had the second-highest with 15.
• Ponce and Tarrah Gibson took charge of the boards for their team with 11 rebounds a piece. 
• Ponce and Julia Craft each had 3 steals on the night.
• Summer Cramer, Woodroffe, and Craft each led in assists with 3. 
• Tarrah Gibson had 2 blocks.

Team Comparison:

• Points: 75-58 RU
• Field Goal %: 44% - 31% RU
• 3-point %: 32% - 30% RU
• Rebounds: 52-29 RU
• Steals: 10-4 RU
• Assists: 16-12 RU
• Blocks: 3-0 RU
• Turnovers: 14-11 RU

Up Next:

• Up next for Reinhardt, the Eagles will be traveling to play the Montreat Cavaliers this upcoming Wednesday, January 25^th at 5:30pm. This is the second match-up between the Eagles and Cavaliers, where Reinhardt took the first game 65-52. Montreat is currently ranked 5^th in the AAC with a 11-5 record, while Reinhardt is ranked 2^nd with a 15-2 record. 

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