Union women close regular season with 96-56 win

February 25, 2016

JACKSON, Tenn. — The No. 10 Union University women’s basketball team posted a 96-56 win over Christian Brothers University on senior night at Fred DeLay Gymnasium.

Union improved to 26-2 overall and 20-2 in the Gulf South Conference. Christian Brothers dropped to 11-15 on the season and 9-13 in league play.

The Lady Bulldogs shot 68% from the field in the first half, including 84% (11-13) from 3-point range.

Union put six players in double figures led by Bodifod with 15 points on 5-of-5 shooting from long range.

Tiara Caldwell added 14 points and nine rebounds.

Rechis added 14 points with four 3-pointers.

Jada Perkins and Jada Smith each added 13 points, while Smith led with nine assists.

Risner, Union’s lone senior, scored 12 points on 4-of-4 shooting from behind the arc.

Union shot 60 percent form the field, 68 percent from behind the arc and made all 11 free throws.

Up next for Union will be the quarterfinals of the GSC Tournament as the top-seeded Lady Bulldogs host No. 8 seed West Georgia Tuesday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m.