SURPRISE, Ariz. — The OUAZ Spirit women's basketball team delivered a strong all-around performance against the Stanton Elks, battling early before taking full control as the game progressed. With standout scoring runs and contributions from multiple players, the Spirit showcased their depth and dominance on the way to a commanding victory.
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1st quarter (20-11): The Spirit opened their matchup against the Stanton Elks in a tight back-and-forth first quarter. Tiana Sledge led the way with 9 points, while Senna Smith added 5 to keep the Spirit right in step heading into the second period.
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2nd quarter (38-25): The Spirit took control in the second quarter, tightening up defensively and finding their rhythm on offense. Sledge continued her strong start, adding 6 more points to help OUAZ build momentum heading into halftime.
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3rd quarter (68-38): The Spirit broke the game open in the third quarter, pushing the pace and taking full control of the matchup. Sledge added another 6 points, while Tina Reiff provided a strong spark with 7 points of her own, helping OUAZ build a commanding lead heading into the fourth.
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4th quarter (90-49): The fourth quarter was another dominant showing for the Spirit as they closed out the game with confidence. Meela Delap led the final surge, scoring 8 points to seal a convincing win for OUAZ.
Meela Delap earned a major milestone in the win, recording her first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Her presence on the boards and steady scoring provided a strong boost for the Spirit, highlighting her growing impact on both ends of the floor.
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The Spirit will continue action on the road against Arizona Christian on Thursday, November 20th at 5:00 PM (MST).
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