Box Score

SEARCY – Sophomore forward Lindsey Root hit 5-of-8 from behind the three-point line and tied a career high 19 points to lead the Harding women's basketball team past West Alabama 84-51 Monday night. The win keeps the Lady Bisons perfect at home as they take a 3-4 record on the road this weekend.

The Lady Bisons connected on a season high 12 three-pointers and shot 48 percent from the field. Harding forced 29 West Alabama turnovers and had 19 steals for the second straight game.

Harding jumped out to take an 8-2 early lead but West Alabama quickly battled back and took a five point lead of their own.  The Lady Bisons went on a 13-1 run in the middle of the first half and didn't look back taking a 40-27 lead into the locker room.

The Lady Bisons came out of the break and continued to build on their lead. Harding extended their lead by 30 late in the half on a 9-0 run. With 36 second left, sophomore guard Sierra Rollins hit a three-pointer to put the Lady Bisons up by 33 points.

Junior transfer Meaghen Kelleybrew hit 3-of-3 from behind the three-point line and finished with career high 11 points. Sophomore forward Kallie Bartee had a career high six assists in the game.

West Alabama was led by Brittany Yeager who finished with 15 points. Keiara Middleton and Erin Courington each added 12 points for the Tigers.

The Lady Bison bench contributed 51 points in the game.

The Lady Bisons hit the road, traveling to San Antonio, Texas Friday to face Incarnate Word at 5:30 p.m.