Faulkner erased an early eight-point deficit with a 26-4 run and beat Reinhardt 69-55, improving to 4-0. Sydney Steward made program history with the first triple-double in Faulkner women’s basketball: 11 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. Ruthie Smith led the scoring with 24 points, reaching 1,300 career points.

By the Numbers
  • Faulkner won 69-55 and improved to 4-0.
  • Steward recorded 11 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.
  • Smith scored 24 points and reached 1,300 career points, fifth in program history.
  • Faulkner shot 56% from the field and outrebounded Reinhardt 39-25.
Yes, But

Faulkner’s win came despite committing 16 turnovers to Reinhardt’s seven. The Lady Eagles also played without starting guard Avery Rogers, who was competing at the SSAC Cross Country Meet.

What’s Next

Faulkner returns home Thursday to open SSAC play against Tennessee Southern at 5:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

Steward’s historic all-around performance powered Faulkner through a turnover-heavy night and kept its unbeaten start intact.