Lady Bison Tame Thunder

SHAWNEE – Oklahoma Baptist made it three in a row with an easy 102-39 win over Manhattan Christian Monday in the Noble Complex.
 
After leading 41-21 at the half, OBU scored 30 in the third quarter and then ran away with a 31-5 advantage in the fourth quarter.
 
"The second half we decided to play defense again and guard the three-pointer again," said Lady Bison Coach Casi Bays. "The defensive intensity that we came out with in the second half fueled our offense and we made some shots."
 
Five Lady Bison reached double figures in the scoring column and two posted double-doubles.
 
Cameerah Graves had 19 points, six assists and four steals and shared high-point honors with Tasha Edge, who also had a dozen rebounds. Autumn Avina came off the bench for 16 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and four steals.
 
Aliyah White had 15 points and eight rebounds and Katy Custer scored 13 points after a personal scoreless drought in the first half.
 
The Lady Bison forced 25 turnovers and forged a 36-5 advantage in points created by turnovers.
 
Carrington Small put the Lady Bison over the century mark for the second time this season with a put back and Kaydee Banks added a free throw for the final and widest margin of the evening.
 
Now 3-4, the Lady Bison put their three-game win streak to the test Thursday at home against Arkansas Tech. Tipoff is at 5:30 p.m.