JACKSON, Miss. -- The Oglethorpe women's basketball team held a steady lead until the fourth quarter when the Millsaps Majors quickly overtook them to set the final score of 45-37.
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Oglethorpe's Carly Bell started the game off strong with a 3-pointer, and the Petrels kept up a lead until the two teams were tied at 5-5 seven minutes in.
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The game stayed in the Petrels' favor as Oglethorpe ended the second quarter with an 11 point lead at 23-12, and the third quarter with a 10 point lead at 32-22.
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But Oglethorpe's lead did not hold. In the fourth quarter, the Majors went on a 20-5 run, storming past Oglethorpe. Although the Stormy Petrels made an effort, the Majors held their late lead to end the game at 45-37. This puts Oglethorpe at 5-11 for the season.
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Sydni Donovan led Oglethorpe in the scoring column with 11 points alongside nine rebounds and four blocks. Amy Vazquez followed next with eight points.
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The next game for the Stormy Petrels is on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at Birmingham Southern.