FULLERTON, Calif. — The OUAZ Spirit women's basketball team put together a strong, commanding performance through three quarters against the Hope International Royals, showcasing balanced scoring and poised execution. Despite holding the lead for most of the night, the Spirit were forced into a dramatic overtime period, where the Royals ultimately edged ahead to take the win in a hard-fought matchup.
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1st quarter (18-10): The Spirit opened the game strong, controlling the first quarter with confidence and energy. Tiana Sledge and Brianna Humphries each scored 6 points as OUAZ set the tone early.
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2nd quarter (35-28): OUAZ continued to roll in the second quarter, maintaining control on both ends. Payton Sheridan led the way with 6 points, helping the Spirit extend their lead heading into halftime.
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3rd quarter (56-44): The Spirit stayed in command after the break, with Humphries taking over offensively. She poured in 9 points in the period, keeping OUAZ firmly ahead going into the final quarter.
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4th quarter (69-69): Hope International mounted a strong comeback in the fourth, clawing their way back into the game and forcing overtime. Jana Solee stepped up with 6 points, but the Royals' late push evened the score.
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Overtime (75-84): The momentum shifted in the extra period as the Royals controlled overtime from start to finish. Sledge scored 4 points for the Spirit, but Hope International held on to secure the win.
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The Spirit will look to bounce back at home against Park Gilbert (AZ) on Thursday, December 11th at 5:00 PM (MST).
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