Bethany, Okla. - Southwestern Christian University took down Nelson University tonight, ending in a final score of 81-76. The two teams were evenly matched throughout much of the contest, but it would be the Eagles starting 2025 off on the right foot.

SCU shot above 40% from both the field and from beyond the arc, a major aspect of their victory tonight. Although the team struggled with turnovers and from the line, the Eagles out-rebounded Nelson and did not let themselves get into the foul trouble Nelson did. Chrissen Harland and Jayden Mason had stellar nights, with the former dropping 16 points, and the latter picking up a double-double. Harland had an assist and 5 rebounds, while Mason's 10 rebounds and 11 points secured her double-double, although the point guard also had 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Delaney Reimer and Jenna Wade both finished with 11 points, Reimer with 3 rebounds and 3 assists, while Wade had 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Brooke Robertson and Emma Spring rounded out the Eagles with double-digit points, both finishing with 10. Finally, Kennedy Allison had 9 points, while Whitney Wade added 3 points to the victory effort.

Top Performers:
Chrissen Harland: 4-13 FG, 7-10 FT, 4 REB, 1 AST, 16 PTS
Jayden Mason: 4-8 FG, 2-2 3PT, 10 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 11 PTS
Delaney Reimer: 4-10 FG, 2-6 3PT, 3 AST, 3 REB, 1 STL, 11 PTS
Jenna Wade: 4-13 FG, 3-4 FT, 5 REB, 2 AST, 11 PTS
Brooke Robertson: 3-5 FG, 3-5 3PT, 1-2 FT, 3 REB, 2 AST, 10 PTS
Emma Spring: 3-6 FG, 2-3 3PT, 2-2 FT, 2 REB, 1 AST, 10 PTS

SCU will travel to Dallas, for their next match against UNT Dallas. The game will take place on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 2 PM in Texas.