BRYN ATHYN, PA – The Bryn Athyn women's basketball team achieved a huge win over Gallaudet University in an overtime thriller; 59-57.

Inside the Box Score:

• Zhymani Smith led the Lions by putting up 17 points, 7 steals, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
• Alayna Day finished the afternoon with 16 points and 11 rebounds with a game winning tip in layup.
• Xion Spence added 12 points and 8 rebounds on the afternoon. 
• Amber Souffrant amassed 12 rebounds to go with 7 points. 

How it Happened:

• The Lions opened the game dominating the first quarter 13-7. 
• In the second quarter; Bryn Athyn pushed the lead as high as 16 points to hold a 28-15 lead at half time.
• In the third; the Lions went on a cold streak allowing the Bison to tie the game at 33 to close out the quarter.
• Halfway through the fourth; Gallaudet held a 7 point lead with three minutes remaining. 
• With a little under one minute remaining Alayna Day hit a go ahead 3 to force the game into overtime.  
• Gallaudet dominated the majority of the OT as the game was tied at 57 with three seconds left. 
• Alayna Day drove to the lane for a layup, missed, and got her own tip in to win the game at the buzzer 59-57.

• "What a game and what an ending, a court-storming overtime buzzer beater in the Field House! Absolutely electric moment, and for it to happen on Senior Day, from one of our seniors Alayna Day, I'm not sure you could script that any better. That play is what our program is all about, fight until the final buzzer, and a player just making a play. We got a lot of that today from a lot of people, and we needed it against a red hot and well-coached Gallaudet team. Our 5 seniors started the game and set the tone from the tip. Alayna finished with the double-double, Zhymani Smith once again just made huge plays, 7 steals and 4 assists to go along with the 18 points, and Xion Spence was in full attack mode, 12 points and 8 rebounds doing what the team needs her to do. Amber Souffrant and Britney Fils gave us a ton of energy and their veteran poise and leadership was huge. We had a packed field house today, and to see our fans and family members rush the court and celebrate with our team, that's one of the most beautiful things in college basketball. We are happy to have finished the regular season tied for 3rd in the United East, which is no small accomplishment in the largest conference in all of NCAA DIII. We look forward to opening up the conference tournament at home Wednesday night in the field house!" - Head Coach Travis Ponton

Notes:

• The Lions are tied for 3rd place as they enter the United East Conference tournament. 

Up Next:

The Lady Lions host Cedar Crest College in the United East First Round on February 19th. Approxiamate game time is 5pm.