Batesville,AR. - 1/14/2012- The Lyon College Women's Basketball team defeats Martin Methodist College in TranSouth Conference play this afternoon 87-77. Martin came out hot taking the early lead 22-10 with 11:48 remaining in the first half. But the Scots battled back with Phagen Altom landing a buzzer beater shot taking the lead 39-37 going into halftime. The Scots went neck and neck with the RedHawks the rest of the game but with 2:51 remaining in the game the Scots broke away finishing the RedHawks 82-77.

The Scots were lead tonight by powerhouse Suzanne Fincham. Fincham picked up her third double-double scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Scots also had three other players in double digits. Senior Lauren Ramsey with 18, Junior Debbie Onukwube with 17, and Junior Phagen Altom adding 12 to the mix.

The Scots shot 48% from the field and 73% from the free throw line. Martin was led this afternoon by Vee Young tallying 24 points and 9 rebounds. Martin shot 37% from the field and 100% from the free throw line.

The scots are now 14-4 overall and 3-1 in conference play.

Head coach Tracy Stewart-Lange commented after the win stating "I thought this was truly a team win. Everyone stepped up and so many made plays on both ends of the floor. I was really pleased with how much poise we played with when they came out so strong and down the stretch to close it out. I thought Suzanne's rebounding was key. Lauren and Rachel's huge shots down the stretch really turned it for us I thought. I was proud of how well we took care of the basketball in keeping our turnovers low".

The Scots are back in action on their home court Thursday January 19^th in Becknell Gymnasium at 6pm against Trevecca Nazarene University. Come out and support your Scots as they take on the Trojans.