JEFFERSON CITY, T.N.-- The Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Basketball team opened SAC play on Saturday, falling 92-72 at #7 Carson-Newman. Alexandra Merceron and Gabby Bush each had 14 points to the lead LR. The Bears will look to rebound and capture their first conference win on Wednesday night with a trip to Newberry. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #7 Carson-Newman 92 , Lenoir-Rhyne 72
Records: Carson-Newman (3-0, 1-0 SAC) , Lenoir-Rhyne (1-2, 0-1 SAC)
Location: Jefferson City, T.N. | Holt Fieldhouse

STATS OF THE MATCH:

• The Eagles came out and scored 18 of the game's first 21 points, ending with 33 in the opening frame.
• Lenoir-Rhyne scored 19 points in the second quarter but could not cut into the lead as C-N had a 53-28 lead into the break. 
• Bears could not make a run in the second half as Eagles scored 90 points for the third straight game.
• Carson-Newman out rebounded the Bears 47-30 and held a 20-6 advantage in offensive boards.
• LR hit a season-high ten three pointers, led by three from Gabby Bush.
• Bush lead the Bears with six rebounds in just 23 minutes of action.
• Lenoir-Rhyne had 16 assists on 24 field goals, led by four from Sarah Burton. 

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

• With 10 points today, Blaikley Crooks has 1,299 career points. 
• Crooks is one point away from being the 11th player in program history with 1,300 points. 
• In addition, Crooks is eight points away from moving into 10th place in program history in points. 
• Holt Fieldhouse has proven difficult for the Bears, as the Eagles have now won seven straight games against LR in Jefferson City. 

UP NEXT: The Bears will head to Newberry on Wednesday night. The game will be the Wolves's home and SAC opener as Newberry is 1-2 so far on the young season.