NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Life U 59, Georgia Gwinnett 55
Records: Life U 7–1 (2–0 SSAC); Georgia Gwinnett 6–4
MARIETTA, Ga. — The Life University women's basketball team battled through a physical, back-and-forth matchup Tuesday night, using a dominant rebounding performance and a late fourth-quarter push to edge Georgia Gwinnett 59–55 inside the Eagles' Nest. The Running Eagles improved to 7–1 with a 48–32 advantage on the glass and a standout night from forward Kenya Robinson.
Life U opened strong, taking a 16–14 lead after the first quarter behind aggressive interior scoring and early activity on the offensive boards. Momentum shifted in the second, however, as Georgia Gwinnett shot efficiently and outscored Life 21–12 to carry a 35–28 lead into halftime.
The Running Eagles tightened defensively coming out of the break, holding GGC to 11 third-quarter points. Buckets from Kaden McCorvey and Tyasia Williams kept Life within striking distance, trailing just 46–43 heading into the fourth.
Life U surged ahead in the final period, outscoring the Grizzlies 16–9 by attacking the paint and winning crucial battles on the boards. Robinson delivered several key plays down the stretch, including second-chance opportunities off offensive rebounds, while the defense closed the door by holding GGC without a three (1-of-15 for the game).
The Running Eagles' physicality ultimately proved decisive. Life grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, generated 10 second-chance points, and limited GGC to 36.2% shooting while overcoming 18 turnovers of their own.
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
Kenya Robinson — 18 points, 13 rebounds (6 offensive), 1 block, 1 assist
Tyasia Williams — 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Kaden McCorvey — 7 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block
Emily Perez — 7 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound (4-of-5 FT)
Aniyah Offutt — 9 points, 6 rebounds (4 offensive)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Bench Points: Life U 16, Georgia Gwinnett 26
- Points in the Paint: Life U 26
- Second-Chance Points: Life U 10
- Points off Turnovers: Life U 17
- Life U Shooting: 35.6% FG (21–59), 20.0% 3PT (3–15), 58.3% FT (14–24)
- Rebounds: Life U 48, Georgia Gwinnett 32 (+16)
