Box Score Prescott, Ariz. — The Spirit showed resilience and determination in a tightly contested matchup, battling through offensive struggles and mounting a late comeback before ultimately coming up just short on the scoreboard.
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1st quarter (15-12): The opening quarter was competitive, with both teams trading baskets early. Tiana Sledge set the tone for the Spirit, scoring eight points while adding three rebounds and two steals to keep the game close.
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2nd quarter (21-31): Offense became difficult for the Spirit in the second quarter as shots were hard to come by. Despite strong effort on the defensive end, Embry-Riddle was able to gain momentum heading into halftime.
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3rd quarter (39-55): The Spirit responded with renewed energy in the third quarter, beginning a comeback push. Jana Solee contributed six points, while Charli Cook added six points and a rebound to help cut into the deficit.
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4th quarter (64-66): Momentum stayed with the Spirit in the final quarter as they continued to fight until the final horn. Payton Sheridan scored eight points with a rebound, Tiana Sledge added eight points and a rebound, and Jana Solee chipped in seven points and a rebound. Despite the strong finish, the Spirit narrowly fell short in the closing moments.
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