CARROLLTON, GA - Stetson Women's Basketball built a halftime lead and forced 16 turnovers Saturday afternoon but was unable to keep pace in the second half, falling 88-76 to West Georgia at The Coliseum.
The Hatters (10-7, 3-3 ASUN) led 49-47 at the break behind a strong second quarter and finished with 11 steals and 14 points off turnovers. West Georgia (12-5, 5-1 ASUN) countered with a decisive edge on the glass, out-rebounding Stetson 45-27 and converting 19 second-chance points to pull away late.
Stetson struck first as Aleah Sorrentino opened the scoring with a layup off a feed from Promise Keshi. The opening quarter featured multiple lead changes before the Wolves closed on a late three to take a 24-19 advantage after one. Eva Bradshaw knocked down an early three for the Hatters, who trimmed a larger deficit with a late run to stay within striking distance.
The Hatters found their rhythm in the second quarter, erupting for 30 points. Cameron Thomas sparked the rally with a pair of three-pointers, including one late in the period that pulled Stetson within one. Keshi capped the surge by jumping a passing lane and finishing a fast-break layup with two seconds remaining, sending the Hatters into halftime with a 49-47 lead.
West Georgia regained momentum coming out of the break, outscoring Stetson 19-13 in the third quarter. Jasmine Jones hit a key three late in the frame as the Wolves reclaimed the lead, while Stetson leaned on interior scoring and second-chance opportunities to stay close. The Hatters trailed 66-62 entering the final period.
Stetson briefly pushed ahead early in the fourth. Jorah Eppley drilled a three-pointer before Thomas connected again from deep to give the Hatters a one-point lead with 8:35 remaining. West Georgia responded with a decisive run, controlling the paint and the defensive glass down the stretch to close out the 88-76 victory.
Stetson will return home to Insight Credit Union Arena on Thursday, welcoming Lipscomb for Elementary Day with tipoff set for 11:00 a.m. Live stats for the contest will be available on GoHatters.com, with the game streaming on ESPN+. Fans can also follow along throughout the afternoon with updates on Stetson Women's Basketball social media channels.
TOP PERFORMERS
Cameron Thomas
- 26 points
- 5 three-pointers
- 5-of-8 free throws
- 3 assists
Aleah Sorrentino
- 16 points
- 9 rebounds
- 1 block
Promise Keshi
- 6 steals
- 5 rebounds
- 3 assists
Mary McMillan
- 8 points
- 8 assists
- 2 rebounds
Jorah Eppley
- 9 points
- 3 three-pointers
- 2 steals
GAME NOTES
- Stetson forced 16 turnovers while committing just seven.
- The Hatters finished with 11 steals, led by a career-high six from Keshi.
- Cameron Thomas recorded her fourth 25-point performance of the season and tied her career-high for points in conference play.
- Thomas also logged her fourth game this season with five or more made three-pointers.
- Mary McMillan tied her season-high with eight assists.
- Aleah Sorrentino finished one rebound shy of a second straight double-double.
- Stetson knocked down 10 three-pointers and received 37 points from its bench.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
