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WBB: Third Quarter Surge Sends Lady Rams to Sioux City, IA

Box Score The No.5-seeded Lady Rams battled in a second-round matchup against the No.14-seed Lady Lions of Vanguard in a 78-70 victory in the NAIA National Championship Tournament sending them to the final site in Sioux City, IA. This is the first time in program history that The Lady Rams have advanced to the round of sixteen.  
 
Much like game one of the tournament at Rapides Parish Coliseum both teams traded points early. The Lady Rams took a quick 7-0 lead to start the game, but the Lady Lions inched their way back to a 10-10 tie before taking their first lead, 17-16, to conclude the first quarter. 
 
The next quarter was no different as both teams continue to go on small scoring runs. Wesleyan trailed most of the second as the Lady Lions were able to maintain a small lead as the quarter winded down. Going into halftime the Lions led 34-32 but fell victim to a defensive onslaught at the beginning of the third period.  
 
What started off as a game of spurts morphed into an impressive defensive performance by the Lady Rams. The small lead that the Lady Lions held evaporated as the Lady Rams opened with an 8-0 run to take a 40-34 lead, aided by a pair of Layups from senior guard Kertisa Amos.  

Vanguard called timeout immediately, but the Lady Rams continued to put pressure on their opponents. The Lady Rams scored the next 10 points, amounting to an 18-2 run that had the Lady Lions at a significant deficit heading into the final quarter. Wesleyan's press forced Vanguard into 17 turnovers, which they converted into 25 points.  
 
The Lady Lions did their best to fight back in the final quarter, as the Lady Rams provided opportunities for the Lions to keep the game within their reach, but they were unable to stop the Lady Rams as they continued their impressive second half performance. Vanguard ran out of time and the Lady Rams took the win from the Lady Lions, moving to the Round of 16, 78-70. 

Zarria Carter lead all players with 22-points , 10-rebound double-double. Taryn Wills added 20 points and Kertisa Amos finished with 17 points. 

The Lady Rams will be back in action Monday March 13th in the NAIA Tournament Round of 16 in Sioux City, Iowa facing off against the Central Methodist Eagles. Their game is set to begin at 1 p.m. at Tyson Events Center. 
 
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Players Mentioned

Zarria Carter

#0 Zarria Carter

F
6' 1"
Sophomore
Kertisa Amos

#22 Kertisa Amos

W
5' 9"
Senior
Taryn Wills

#21 Taryn Wills

G
5' 9"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Zarria Carter

#0 Zarria Carter

6' 1"
Sophomore
F
Kertisa Amos

#22 Kertisa Amos

5' 9"
Senior
W
Taryn Wills

#21 Taryn Wills

5' 9"
Junior
G