Lipscomb women's basketball suffered a 80-74 loss to Bellarmine in Louisville, despite a strong performance by Claira McGowan, who scored 29 points, including 9-of-9 from the free throw line. The team led by three entering the fourth quarter but was outscored 24-15 in the final frame, resulting in their first loss of the final weekend of the regular season.

By the Numbers
  • Claira McGowan scored 29 points, her second-highest point total of the season.
  • Lipscomb shot nearly 46% from the floor and 84% from the free-throw line.
  • Bellarmine out-rebounded Lipscomb 45-32, with 17 of the Knight's 45 rebounds being offensive.
State of Play
  • Lipscomb falls to 16-12 on the season and 9-6 in conference play with one game left before the tournament.
  • Women's basketball will face Eastern Kentucky in their final regular season game on Saturday before the conference tournament.
Bottom Line

Lipscomb women's basketball faces an 80-74 loss to Bellarmine, despite Claira McGowan's standout performance, as they prepare for their final regular season game before the conference tournament.