Mount Olive Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Southern Wesleyan 62-57 with Last-Minute Heroics by Laila Anderson
The University of Mount Olive women's basketball team secured a 62-57 victory over Southern Wesleyan, with sophomore Laila Anderson's go-ahead layup being the highlight in the Conference Carolinas matchup.
By the Numbers- Anderson led the game with 18 points, supported by senior Reagan Hune with 16 points and junior Tiandria Tucker with 14 points.
- UMO shot 34.3% from the floor (23-of-67) and 28.0% from beyond the arc (7-of-25), while SWU shot 44.7% (21-of-47) from the field.
- UMO snaps a three-game losing streak and improves to 8-17 overall and 6-11 in conference play.
- SWU falls to 11-16 this season with a 9-8 record in league play.
The Trojans will conclude the regular season on February 28 by hosting rival Barton in Conference Carolinas action at 5 p.m.
Bottom LineThe University of Mount Olive women's basketball team's victory over Southern Wesleyan marked a significant turnaround after a losing streak, positioning them for a strong finish in the Conference Carolinas regular season.
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