Gainesville, GA - The Reinhardt Eagles fell short against the Brenau University Golden Tigers in a close AAC matchup Wednesday evening. The intense contest took place in Gainesville, where the Eagles sought to maintain their impressive season record.
Despite a rocky start leading to a halftime score of Reinhardt University 21, Brenauv 25, the Eagles fought valiantly to close the gap by the final whistle. Reinhardt had a tough time getting things going in the first quarter as the Tigers jumped out to an 18 to 3 lead. The Eagles made a great comeback through the second quarter to get the game back in hand by the half. The game concluded with Brenau narrowly clinching the victory by a score of 54-58. Brenau's late-game free throws were pivotal, securing their win in a game marked by several lead changes.
Reinhardt's top scorer for the night was Julia Craft, who scored a team-high 15 points. Laphina Campbell and Noelle Lavery also contributed significantly, each adding 13 points to the Eagles' tally. Mackenzie Franklin also made notable contributions, with 9 points and 5 rebounds. Overall, the team's combined effort showcased its resilience and competitive spirit despite the loss.
With this result, Reinhardt's current season record stands at 13-4 overall and 9-2 in the AAC. Looking ahead, the Eagles are set to face the Montreat Cavaliers on January 18, 2025, at Kimmel Arena on the campus of UNC Asheville. The team is eager to rebound from this setback and stay at the top of the conference standings. There are eleven games remaining on the schedule, and all are AAC matchups.
