In a thrilling overtime college basketball game, the Southwestern Christian University Women's Eagles faced a narrow defeat against Nelson (Texas) with a score of 73-75 on February 17, 2025, at 1200 Sycamore St., Waxahachie, TX. Despite a strong performance from the Eagles, who initially took a significant lead, Nelson clawed back to win in the additional period.
The Eagles started the game dominantly, leading 17-6 by the end of the first quarter, leveraging sharp shooting and strong layup plays, notably from
Kennedy Allison.
Chrissen Harland topped the scoring for Southwestern Christian with 18 points, followed closely by
Kennedy Allison and
Jayden Mason, who scored 17 and 16 points respectively. Allison also led with 11 rebounds, showing her prowess on both ends of the court.
Brooke Robertson contributed significantly with 3 steals and 10 points, helping to maintain a competitive edge.
After leading at halftime 29-26, the Eagles faced a formidable challenge as Nelson fought back, tying the game at 42 by the end of the third quarter. The fourth period saw a neck-and-neck battle, ultimately leading to an overtime session. In overtime, despite critical plays from the Eagles, including a key three-pointer by
Brooke Robertson and crucial layups by
Jayden Mason, Nelson secured the win with a final layup by Autumn Moore.
With this result, the Eagles' season record now stands at 9-17. The rally by Nelson in the final quarter and overtime highlighted a thrilling clash, characterized by intensive defense and clutch performances from both teams.