McGowan and Sorrentino Shine on All-Conference Team in Women’s Basketball
Women's basketball guard Claira McGowan and forward Aleah Sorrentino have both secured spots on the All-ASUN Team, with McGowan earning Second Team All-ASUN and All-Academic Team recognition, and Sorrentino receiving the Third Team All-ASUN and All-Academic Team nod. Blythe Pearson also earned All-Academic Team honors. McGowan led Lipscomb in scoring at 12.9 points per game, while Sorrentino was the team's second-leading scorer, averaging 12.3 points per game and achieving impressive field goal percentages. Pearson, on the other hand, displayed her skills by starting in all 29 games and averaging a career-best 11.4 points per game, reaching a significant milestone by becoming the ninth player in Lipscomb women's basketball's D-1 history to reach 1,000 points for her career. The team is gearing up to host the ASUN Quarterfinal matchup of the ASUN Championships on Saturday, March 9 at 4 p.m. CT.
By the Numbers- McGowan averaged 12.9 points per game and 4.8 rebounds per game
- Sorrentino's field goal percentage was 46.9% and she averaged 6.6 rebounds per game against ASUN opponents
- Pearson scored in double digits in 16 games and finished the regular season top-5 in the conference in total three-pointers (64)
- The team will host No. 5 Eastern Kentucky in the ASUN Quarterfinal matchup of the ASUN Championships on Saturday, March 9 at 4 p.m. CT
Claira McGowan and Aleah Sorrentino's All-ASUN Team honors, along with the impressive achievements of Blythe Pearson, underscore the strength and talent of the Lipscomb women's basketball team, as they prepare for the ASUN Quarterfinal matchup.
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