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Top Seeds Advance in AMC Women's Basketball Tournament

Columbia, Mo. - (Tournament Page) The higher seeds ruled the day, as all four won their quarterfinal game at the 2023 American Midwest Conference (AMC) Women's Basketball Tournament. 

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Game 1: (2) Missouri Baptist def. (7) William Woods, 66-55
Box Score
  • The Spartans trailed at halftime, but out scored the Owls 40-26 in the second half, including 18-8 in the third period. 
  • Tionne Taylor (21) and Nyah Ford (15) led the Spartans in points. 
  • Deyana Dodd, Lauren Ebert, Nyah Ford, Bryce Dowell and Kelsi Williams had three steals for MBU. 
  • The Spartans forced 23 turnovers. 
  • Natalie Thomas had a double-double in the loss with 25 points and 10 rebounds. 
  • Sydney Booker joined Thomas in double figures with 10 points.
Game 2: (3) Health Sciences & Pharmacy def. (6) Lyon, 72-68
Box Score
  • The Eutectics outscored the Scots 27-16 in the final quarter. 
  • Lyon held a sizeable advantage in bench points, 24-2. 
  • Grace Beyer (UHSP) led all scorers with 35 points, including 13-13 from the foul line. She added eight rebounds and six assists in the win. 
  • Elizabeth Allanach chipped in with 15 points for the Eutectics. 
  • Victoria McDougall brought down an UHSP high 10 rebounds. 
  • Despite the loss, the Scots had three players score in double figures - Allison Byars (21), Natalya Kaza (12) and Savanna Lopez (12). 
  • Lopez added 11 rebounds for a double-double for the Scots. 
Game 3: (4) Williams Baptist def. (5) Stephens, 64-58
Box Score
  • The Eagles held the Stars to a 27-percent shooting performance from the field. 
  • Williams Baptist held a 26-18 advantage in points in the paint. 
  • There were four ties and five lead changes in the game. 
  • Tristan Richards (16), Kaylee Clark (15) and Reesa Hampton (10) led the Eagles in scoring. 
  • WBU went 5-16 from deep. 
  • Alayasia Doublas led the Stars with 19 points. 
  • Arthel Massaquoi added 15 points for Stephens and brought down a team-best nine rebounds.
Game 4: (1) Columbia def. (8) Cottey, 84-48
Box Score
  • The Cougars shot 52% (32-61) from the field and 36% (9-25) from behind the 3-point arc. 
  • CC won the rebound battle, 39-24. 
  • 34 of the Cougars 84 points came from bench players. 
  • Mallory Stetley led the Cougars with 16 points on 7-10 shooting. Mackenzie Hess and Peyton Crowe contributed with 11 points each. 
  • 11 different players scored for Columbia. 
  • Sarah Hunt led the Comets with 12 points, going 5-8 from the field. She added four rebounds, two assists and two blocks. 
  • Claudia Hadlock went 6-6 from the foul line and scored 11 points. She grabbed seven boards. 
AMC Women's Basketball Semifinal Schedule - Saturday, Feb. 25
  • (2) Missouri Baptist vs. (3) Heath Sciences & Pharmacy - 3:30 PM
  • (1) Columbia vs. (4) Williams Baptist - 6:00 PM