SFA surges late to beat Central Arkansas Monday afternoon
SFA vs UCA (Source: SFA Athletics)
By SFA Athletics | February 22, 2021 at 6:08 PM CST - Updated February 23 at 1:27 AM
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (SFA Athletics) - It was a gritty Southland Conference matchup this afternoon in the second meeting of the season between the SFA Ladyjacks and the Central Sugar Bears.
The Ladyjacks haven’t played a game in 16 days, but they were able to clinch a spot in the conference tournament with an 82-59 win over UCA. SFA improves to 18-2, 10-0 in Southland Conference play.
GAME AT FIRST GLANCE:
The Sugar Bears edged the Southland Conference preseason favorites 30-27 at the half, with the game all tied up at 49-49 heading into the 4th quarter. SFA was led by Pilgrim’s Player of the Game Avery Brittingham, 8 points, three assists, and two steals. The Ladyjack bench outscored UCA’s 33-15, along with scoring 33 points off of turnovers. SFA dominated the 4th quarter 33-10 to close out the contest.