Hagans Hits 1000th Point in Brenau Win

Gainesville, GA- Senior sharpshooter Ashley Hagans (Snellville) scored 26 points and reached 1,000 points in her two year career at Brenau tonight to lead the Tigers to a 80-68 win over Reinhardt. BU is now 13-6 on the year and the Eagles drop to 10-11. Hagans got plenty of help as Senior Vicky Wilson broke out of a shooting slump, hitting four threes and finishing with 17 points to go with seven rebounds. Paige Cooper recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds and Meg Henson had 12 points.Brenau raced out to a 30-14 lead only to see Reinhardt storm back to make things interesting, pulling to within two points before Hagans hit a three pointer at the buzzer to make it 35-28 at the half. The Eagles weren't done though and actually took the lead briefly at 57-53. The game stayed close until the last three minutes when the Tigers were able to convert some key free throws to put the game away. Reinhardt was led by Kinsey Galyon with 15 points and Jordan Marsh and Jemere McCurty added 10 each. A big difference in the game was a 10-27 effort from the three point line to go with 18-21 from the free throw line for the Tigers. Brenau was also able to force 26 turnovers with their pressure defense. Both teams shot well from the field with Reinhardt at .406 and the Tigers finishing at .419. BU will travel to Montgomery, AL on Thursday for an important SSAC matchup with Auburn-Montgomery.