Women's basketball returns home with first two wins
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Col. 1-2,0-0 Midwest Conference | 20 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 64 |
| Greenville 1-3,0-0 SLIAC | 19 | 6 | 19 | 23 | 67 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville 2-3,0-0 SLIAC | 11 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 69 |
| Monmouth (Ill.) 1-2,0-0 Midwest Conference | 17 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 62 |
Team Stats
Illinois Col.
| Game Statistics | Illinois Col. | Greenville |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (28-72) | (21-56) |
| Field Goal % | 38.9% | 37.5% |
| Rebounds | 33 | 37 |
| Assists | 15 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 23 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 19 | 15 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 12 | 11 |
| Pts in the Paint | 40 | 28 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 10 | 12 |
| Bench Pts | 10 | 19 |
Monmouth (Ill.)
| Game Statistics | Greenville | Monmouth (Ill.) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-54) | (24-61) |
| Field Goal % | 40.7% | 39.3% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 35 |
| Assists | 10 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 17 | 18 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 10 | 13 |
| Pts in the Paint | 36 | 26 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 4 | 5 |
| Bench Pts | 17 | 35 |
MONMOUTH, Ill. - The women's basketball team gained their first two wins of the season at this weekend's Monmouth (Ill.) tournament. The Panthers rallied in the final minutes to defeat Illinois College 67-64 and pulled it off against Monmouth, winning 69-62.
How it Happened:
Game 1 vs. IC
Greenville overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Illinois College. Trailing by 10 at the break, the Panthers found their rhythm in the second half, outscoring the Blueboys 41-33.
A dominant 23-point fourth quarter and clutch free-throw shooting (67.7%) in the final minutes propelled Greenville to victory.
Savana Powell-Goodman led the charge with 20 points, while Alyssa Seymour added 10 points and six rebounds.
Game 2 vs. Monmouth
Greenville pulled away in the second half to defeat Monmouth. After trailing 17-11 in the first quarter, the Panthers stormed back with a strong 21-point second quarter to take control.
Alyssa Seymour led Greenville with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Savana Powell-Goodman added 14 points.
Greenville shot effectively with a 40.7 field goal percentage and capitalized on a solid free-throw performance (71.9%) to secure the victory.
Up Next:
The Panthers (2-3) are on the road again for their next game, facing Spalding on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.