Barbourville, KY - The Reinhardt University Eagles secured a decisive victory against the Union Commonwealth Bulldogs in a conference basketball game on Wednesday, at Robsion in Barbourville, Kentucky. The final score was 65-52 in favor of the Eagles.
The first period set the tone, with Reinhardt University taking an early lead thanks to a layup from Mackenzie Franklin assisted by Chloe VanDyke. Emariah Grant added to the momentum with a trio of 3-pointers, bringing the score to 10-4 by the end of the period. The Eagles' defense and offensive prowess continued to shine in the second period, extending their lead to 18 points at halftime, with a score of 31-13.
Emariah Grant opened the third period with more 3-pointers, maintaining the offensive pressure and extending the lead. By the end of the third, the score stood at 53-30. Heading into the final period, contributions from Kiara Simpson and Haley Johnson further solidified the victory, and Haley Johnson's closing free throws established the final score at 65-52.
Top performers for the Eagles included Emariah Grant, who led with 15 points, Londaisha Smith, who excelled with impressive rebounds and assists, and Chloe VanDyke, who dominated defensively with multiple steals and blocks.
Looking ahead, the Reinhardt University Eagles will face the CIU Rams at home on Saturday, December 13th. With a strong season record of 7-5 and a league record of 5-1, the Eagles are poised to continue their pursuit of excellence in the NAIA basketball league.
