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Halley's double-double paces Eutectics in home win over Mustangs
Posted: Jan 25, 2025

Halley's double-double paces Eutectics in home win over Mustangs

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Game Leaders
Central Baptist (AR)
Pts: Aliya Grotjohn - 21
Reb: Raigan Head - 10
Ast: Addison Hudspeth - 7
UHSP
Pts: Reece Halley - 27
Reb: Reece Halley - 11
Ast: Sara Hameed - 5
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(Photo courtesy of Makenzie Ness)

ST. LOUIS, MO – The University of Health Science and Pharmacy (UHSP) delivered a commanding second-half performance to secure an 82-69 victory over Central Baptist (AR). Trailing by four at halftime, the Eutectics stormed back in the third quarter, outscoring their opponents 26-16, and carried the momentum into the fourth with a 24-point win.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Reece Halley was a pivotal force, contributing a double-double with a season-high in both points and rebounds with 27 points and 11 boards.
  • Karsyn Morgan led the charge with 15 points, six rebouds and four assists, including a key steal and jump shot at 6:06 in the fourth quarter, solidifying UHSP's lead.
  • Montasia McAllister had 14 points, five rebounds and two steals.
  • Sara Hameed (10 points) hit a vital three-pointer with 4:17 left, extending UHSP's advantage to 72-65. She added five rebounds and five assists.
  • Arianna Buduan made her presence felt on both ends of the floor, grabbing offensive rebounds and assisting on Montasia McAllister's jumper to push the score to 77-67.
  • Central Baptist's Aliya Grotjohn spearheaded the visitors efforts with 21 points and four rebounds.
  • Raigan Head added a double-double in the loss for CBC with 12 points and ten boards.
  • Addison Hudspeth had 12 points for the Mustangs along with six rebounds and seven assists.
  • UHSP trailed CBC 36-32 at the half, but outscored Central Baptist 50-33 in the second half.
  • UHSP had only ten turnovers in the game while CBC had 15.
  • The Mustangs drilled 11 three-pointers on 32 attempts (34.4%) while UHSP was 4-for-33 (12.1%).
  • The Eutectics shot a solid percentage from the field (41.3%) and connected on six more field goals while CBC shot 39.1%.
  • UHSP is now 11-10 against CBC since 1999, splitting the season series this year.

UP NEXT:
UHSP (4-15, 4-9 AMC) looks to build on this momentum as they head into a critical stretch. Their next game will be against William Woods (7-10, 5-6) at 5:30p on Thursday.