PRESCOTT, Ariz. - The Embry-Riddle women's basketball team battled through a tightly contested game for three quarters before visiting Corban pulled away in the final period, defeating the Eagles 89-74 on Saturday afternoon in Prescott.
After trailing 22-17 at the end of the first quarter, Embry-Riddle responded with a strong second period, outscoring Corban 23-18 to send the game into halftime knotted at 40-40. The Eagles continued to fight in the third quarter, taking a 61-59 lead into the final 10 minutes after a back-and-forth frame that featured five lead changes.
Corban found another gear in the fourth quarter, using a 28-15 advantage in the final period to secure the win. The visitors shot 47.1 percent from the field and were led by Jersey Huerta's game-high 40 points.
The Eagles were paced by Bella Barrett, who recorded 17 points and five rebounds. Angelina Whelan added 16 points off the bench while shooting 4-for-8 from the floor and 6-for-9 at the free-throw line. Jaelah Clayton contributed a team-high 10 rebounds to go along with seven points and three assists.
Embry-Riddle's bench provided a spark throughout the afternoon with 32 points, while the Eagles matched Corban on the glass with 41 rebounds. Riley Morris-Rexford added nine points and four rebounds, and Hannah Williams chipped in eight points.
The Eagles finished the contest shooting 35.4 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from beyond the arc.
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