HOUSTON,TX- After battling with the Warhawks on Friday, the Celts secured a crucial 71-64 victory over Concordia at home. This advanced the Celts their record to 4-9 overall and 2-4 in conference.
From the tip-off, the Celts displayed their dominance. Ravyn Ellis made an immediate impact, draining two back-to-back three-pointers to give the Celts an early 9-2 lead. Concordia fought back and went on a run to tie the game at 13, but the Celts responded with back-to-back baskets by Nevaeh Kearney and a three-pointer by Ellis, pushing the lead to 20-15. The Celts continued to extend their advantage throughout the first half, both offensively and defensively, heading into halftime with a solid 41-26 lead.
The second half saw the Tornadoes come out strong, quickly closing the gap to 44-33. With a string of three-pointers and defensive stops, Concordia pulled within 46-43, intensifying the pressure on UST. Heading into the final quarter, the score stood at 48-47, with the Celts clinging to a slim one-point lead.
The final quarter was an exciting back-and-forth battle, but the Celts found their rhythm. Ellis hit another three-pointer, and Audrey Hernandez followed up with one of her own, extending the lead to 61-51. With their poise and strong defense in the final four minutes, the Celts sealed the win, maintaining their lead and finishing the game with a 71-64 victory.
Ravyn Ellis led the team with an outstanding performance, finishing with 22 points, including four three-pointers, and contributing two assists and two steals. Audrey Hernandez also made a significant impact, scoring 15 points, including five three-pointers, and adding four rebounds. Amber Bourgeois chipped in 10 points, five rebounds, and one assist in 34 minutes, while Amyia Bowie contributed seven points and a team-high 12 assists, guiding the offense effectively.
Up Next
The Celts will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next home conference matchup against Ozark on January 24, with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. For more updates, visit USTCelts.com or follow @ustwbasketball on Instagram.
