SURPRISE, Ariz. — The OUAZ Spirit women's basketball team faced a tough and physical challenge against the Arizona Christian Firestorm in a game that stayed close from start to finish. With both teams trading momentum and responding to each other's runs, the Spirit relied on strong individual efforts and consistent toughness throughout all four quarters.
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1st quarter (25-18): The Spirit opened the game with confidence in a tightly contested first quarter. Jana Solee led the way with an impressive 10 points and added a block on the defensive end, while Tiana Sledge followed with 7 points to keep OUAZ right in the mix early.
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2nd quarter (39-38): The battle continued in the second quarter as neither team gave ground. Solee added 4 more points, and Sledge stayed active on both ends, contributing 4 points and pulling down 5 rebounds as the game remained close heading into halftime.
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3rd quarter (54-50): OUAZ continued to fight in the third quarter, with Payton Sheridan providing an offensive spark. She led the Spirit with 6 points in the period as the physical play persisted on both sides.
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4th quarter (66-73): The final quarter was another grind as both teams battled possession by possession. Sheridan added 5 points, while Sledge chipped in 4 points and 4 rebounds, but the contest remained tight through the final moments.
Tiana Sledge reached a historic milestone in the game, becoming the first player in OUAZ women's basketball history to score 1,000 career points. Her achievement is a testament to her consistency, work ethic, and impact on the program, as she has been a key offensive leader throughout her career. Reaching the 1,000-point mark places Sledge among the elite in program history and highlights her lasting legacy within OUAZ women's basketball.
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