Beavers grab first conference win at Allen

Beavers grab first conference win at Allen

IOLA, Kan.- Having lost five-consecutive games, the Beavers put an end the streak in convincing fashion, beating the Red Devils 78-51 on the latter's home turf. 

Boo Zeller led Pratt in points, providing 12 points off of the bench, as she was 4-5 from three-point range. Jaylyn Taylor also provided a spark in her 20 minutes, scoring 11 points. Taylor also had four rebounds, four assists and a steal. Jayda Garrett and Jada Moss finished in double-figures for the Beavers, each managing 10 points. The pair also combined for 14 rebounds. 

The Beavers may have only shot 37% as a team, but the Pratt women were especially efficient from long range, connecting on 13 of 30 three-point attempts (43%). While the rebounding margin was dead even at 40 a side, the Beavers were the cleaner offensive team, as Allen surrendered 22 turnovers to Pratt's 11. 

A 23-9 first quarter Pratt lead was extended to 35-19 at the halftime break, but the Beavers weren't done yet. Coach Kenner's team dominated the third quarter, outscoring the the Red Devils 27-12 to enter the fourth quarter leading 62-31. The Beavers then coasted to the winning result. 

Women's basketball returns on Saturday for the first leg of a home doubleheader against Cowley College, with tip-off scheduled for 5:30.