By MacKenzie Tuttle, Digital Content Supervisor

MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – Both Nia Smith and Alex Weems added a double-double on the night, but the Berry College women's basketball team fell to Sewanee 67-58 at home on Friday.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Berry led early in the fourth quarter, but was unable to hold on down the stretch as Sewanee made seven free throws in the final two minutes.
• The Vikings led the game in rebounds (44-35) and assists (10-7), while the Tigers led the game in steals (14-9) and blocks (3-1).
• Sewanee shot 43.3-percent (26-of-60) to Berry's 34.5-percent (19-of-55).
• The game saw seven lead changes.

BERRY VIKINGS STATISTICAL STANDOUTS:

• Weems: 29 points, 8-of-15 FGM, 13-of-15 FTM, 11 REB
• Nia Smith: 10 points, 3-of-7 FGM, 3-for-6 FTM, 13 rebounds
• Rosie Lynch: 8 points, 3-for-10 FGM, 2-for-7 3PM, 4 REB, 4 AST

SEWANEE TIGERS STATISTICAL STANDOUTS:

• Bella Taylor: 32 points, 14-for-22 FGM, 3-for-6 3PM, 1-for-2 FTM
• Sue Kim: 11 points, 3-for-6 FGM, 1 three-pointer, 4-for-5 FTM, 8 REB
• Hannah McCormack – 10 points, 5-for-10 FGM, 3 REB, 2 STL

NOTABLES:

• Weems had a career high tonight with 29 points. 
• The Vikings are now 6-7 overall and 0-2 in the Southern Athletic Association.

UP NEXT:

Berry will take on Centre College in their next match-up on Sunday, January 8 at 1:00pm.