The Arlington Baptist University women’s basketball team took on NAIA opponent, North American University, this evening at home.

The Lady Patriots got off to an unusually slow start, opening up the first 3 minutes of play down 2-10. It wasn’t until a free throw at the end of the first quarter that the Lady Patriots were able to tie the game 17-17. ABU finally gained a lead early in the second quarter and never looked back. They went into halftime with a 16-point lead, and then came out with dominance in the second half. The Lady Patriot defense caused several turnovers which they successfully converted into points on the offensive end. ABU defeated North American University by a final score of 103-58.

Five Lady Patriots scored in double figures and every single Lady Patriot on the roster contributed to the 103 points scored. Jakayla Bradford led in scoring with 19 points and tied Jayla Johnson with team-highs of 7 rebounds. Bradford also led the Lady Patriots in steals with 5. Haley Herrin was second on the team in scoring with 17 points, knocking down 5 triples. Da’Myia Derby nearly had a double-double with 13 points and a game-high 9 assists. Alyssa Prier and Lexi Campbell also scored in double figures with 12 points and 11 points respectively.

The Lady Patriots are now on a 3-game winning streak and hold an overall record of 11-6. They will be back on their home court tomorrow, Saturday the 11th, at 2:00 pm to take on Ecclesia College. GO LADY PATRIOTS!