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ROBERT SMITH | APSU ATHLETICS
The APSU women’s basketball team found themselves on the right end of a 9-2 run on Saturday, Jan. 23 to hold off a hungry Jacksonville State squad.
Despite holding a commanding 35-17 advantage at the break, the Governors saw their deficit trimmed to as little as three points in the fourth. Instead of being handed their fourth consecutive loss, the Govs scored nine of the last 11 points over the final four minutes to come away with their sixth Ohio Valley Conference victory.
After suffering three straight conference losses including Thursday’s 66-61 defeat to Tennessee Tech APSU needed a win to remain competitive in the conference standings. Governors’ head coach David Midlick had little complaints regarding his team’s play during their losing streak, but noted the importance of Saturday’s win.
Through the first six games of the APSU women’s basketball season, the Governors have yet to find a go-to player on offense. According to head coach David Midlick, that is exactly what they strive for.
The Govs held their first game in two weeks on Saturday, Jan. 2, defeating the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at home 69-51.
“We were excited to be able to get back at home and play a game,” Midlick said. “It’s been a while since we’ve played, and it’s a short turnaround for Monday night.”
APSU forward Maggie Knowles paced the Governors in scoring with 22, but was just three points ahead of senior Brianah Ferby. Ferby finished the contest with 19, the fifth time she has scored double digits in a game this season.