DANVILLE, Ky. – Centre women's basketball closed Alumni Weekend with a fourth-quarter rally to overcome the Panthers in their second meeting of the season. The Colonels remain undefeated in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) and move to 15-5 on the season. 
  
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
- Natalie Duggins opened the scoring with two made free-throws, kick starting a 13-3 scoring run by the first quarter's media time-out. Entering the second period of play, Centre held a seven-point advantage over the visiting Panthers.
- Midway through the quarter, Centre's consistency extended their hold to 11. Out of the media time-out, Birmingham-Southern resurged with an 11-2 run, shrinking the score gap to just one possession. Entering the halftime break, the score sat at Centre 50, Birmingham-Southern 48.
- Duggins, once again opened the quarters scoring, hitting a quick jumper in the paint. Answering quickly, the Panthers netted a quick lay-up, followed by a three that gave them the advantage. For the next six minutes, both teams exchanged a one-point lead. Birmingham-Southern hit a late three just before the Colonels committed a shooting foul from behind the arc. Making all three free-throws, the Panthers clutched their largest lead of the game (+5).
- Although down by six two minutes into the final period, Centre wouldn't shy away from a fourth quarter revival. Katelyn Stilitner was the first Colonel to set-up to the challenge, netting seven consecutive points alone. Down by just one point, Bailey Rucker caused a turnover that set Payton Herold up for a fast break lay-up to take the lead.
- In the final minutes, the Panthers, already in foul trouble, continuously put Centre at the charity line. Five made free-throws, paired with Rucker's late lay-up solidified a 95-89 victory for the Colonels. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Colonels had six separate players in the double digits. Natalie Duggins was the game's leading scorer with 20 points. The junior added nine rebounds, three steals, a block, and one assist. 
-Katelyn Stiltner scored a season high of 15 points, 11 of which were essential baskets in the fourth quarter. She added six rebounds, a block, and a steal. 
- Emma Rose Vincent and Rucker both had 13 points apiece. Herold was next with 12, followed by Taylor Garrett with ten points.   
- The Colonels kept the Panthers to 35 percent from the field compared to their 50 percent.  
- Centre women's basketball put together 21 fast-break points, many being in transition during the much anticipated full-court press utilized by the Panthers. 
- Out rebounding BSC 52-37, the Colonels managed 12 second chance points.  
- Centre obtained a free-throw shot percentage of 71 after going 12-17 at the line.
 
UP NEXT
The Colonels will enter the final month of season by taking a trip to Memphis.  They tip-off against Rhodes at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 3rd.