Box Score CHICAGO, ILL.-- This roadtrip was scheduled to be a gut check for the Southeastern women's basketball team. In dramatic fashion, the Fire won all three road games, most recently beating the Robert Morris University Eagles by a score of 77-76.
At halftime, the two teams were tied at 39 apiece. There were five lead changes in the third period as the Eagles claimed a two-point lead heading into the final period.
The Fire (9-3) were down 76-74 with 1:18 left to go. After a missed Eagles 3-pointer,
Ali Sanders brought down the rebound. Coming out of a timeout, the Fire then went to
Christin Strawbridge. Strawbridge found space in the paint and tied the game while being fouled. After draining the and-one, the Fire were up by one. The Eagles (5-6) had a chance, but came away unsuccessful as Southeastern pulled out the narrow victory.
Strawbridge led the team in scoring with 20 points on 9-14 FG shooting and five rebounds.
Alyssa Ramos contributed with 11 points and seven assists.
Carlie Newman drained 13 points on 3-8 shooting while recording three rebounds.
Bailey Hooker had 12 points while bringing down five boards.
Southeastern is off until the new year. They're back in action on January 4 as they'll host Viterbo University at 7 p.m. in the Furnace.
