MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Life University (0-2) dropped a close one 74-69 to Faulkner in their final game of the Jimmy Faulkner Classic on Saturday.
 
"We are getting there, steadily improving in areas and gaining more confidence," Head Coach Anthony Maxwell said. "That's what I look for. We don't have to be great right now. I look forward to a few good practice days this next week."


Three Running Eagles posted double-digit points on the night. Sophomore Lucy Stone paced the squad with 17 points, as well as two rebounds, an assist and a steal. Senior Kennesha Nichols logged her first double-double of the season with 11 points and 14 rebounds, in addition to five steals. Junior Sydney Garnigan contributed 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal.
 
The game began with a tightly contested first quarter that saw two ties and three lead changes. Faulkner ran out to a 5-2 lead, but the Running Eagles answered and went up 7-5 in short order. Life U would run their lead up 13-8 at its height. They would lead 18-15 as the first period expired.
 
The Running Eagles carried their momentum in the second quarter and pushed their lead back out to five at 22-17 early in the period. However, Faulkner battled back and retook the lead 26-22 with just over four minutes left in the half. They would extend they're lead to six points and take a 32-26 advantage into the intermission.
 
The opening quarter of the second half saw Life U come out hot, erase the first half deficit and take a 33-32 lead just three minutes in. They pushed the lead to 40-35 at its largest. The lead was not safe, though, as Faulkner fought back and retook the lead 42-40. From that point on, the Eagles never trailed and ran the deficit up to 50-40. The Running Eagles trimmed the lead to 56-52 headed into the final quarter.
 
Life U managed to keep the game close in the fourth quarter, pulling within one point of the lead multiple times. However, they were unable to top Faulkner, who claimed a 74-69 victory.
 
The Running Eagles are back in action on Nov. 1 as they travel to Macon, Ga. to face off against Middle Georgia State.