HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville women's basketball team was edged 72-71 in a Gulf South Conference matchup against visiting Valdosta State on Thursday evening at Kelly Court at Spragins Hall. UAH slips to 11-8 (5-7 GSC), while VSU improves to 14-6 (8-4 GSC).
 
Turning Point
- After Allie Bolton swung the game in favor of UAH 70-69 with a three-pointer with just 19 seconds to go in the fourth quarter, Valdosta State's Taylor Buie netted a three-pointer of her own in the ensuing possession on the way to the 72-71 Blazer victory.
 
Inside the Box Score
- Katie Speegle led the Chargers in scoring with 21 points, going 9-of-16 from the floor while also chipping in five rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
- Speegle's two blocks were a team-high and she tied for the team lead in assists with three with Chandler Elder.
- Bolton finished second on the roster with 17 points, thanks to a stellar 5-for-7 from beyond the arc.
- Aryn Sanders joined Speegle and Bolton in double-figure scoring with 11 points while leading the squad with eight total rebounds.
- Both Bolton and Sanders had two assists to rank second on the roster for the evening.
- Elder additionally posted six rebounds, which were second most on the roster for the evening.
- The Chargers shot 45.8 percent (11-24) on three-pointers and 46.4 percent (26-56) from the field.
- UAH outrebounded VSU 34-28, including a 7-3 edge in offensive rebounds.
 
Noteworthy
- The Chargers 45.8 percent success rate on three-pointers ties the second-highest mark of the season, giving the squad four games with three-point percentages of 40.0 percent or higher.
- Speegle has scored 20 points or more in three straight games, shooting 66.6 percent (28-of-42) from the field in that span.
 
Inside the Flow
- Valdosta State utilized an early 7-3 run over the initial four minutes in the first quarter before UAH whittled down the lead to 15-13 heading into the second.
- The Chargers offense had its strongest performance of the night in the second quarter as the Blue & White outscored the Blazers 25-18 in the frame to take a 38-33 lead at the half.
- With the game tied 45-45 and 5:49 remaining in the third quarter, UAH proceeded to go on an 11-2 run to go up by nine points at 56-47 after three periods of play.
- Valdosta State's offense caught a spark in the fourth quarter as the Blazers outscored the Chargers 25-15 in the final stanza to notch the 72-71 win.
 
Next Time Out
- UAH returns to action at Kelly Court at Spragins Hall on Saturday at 2 p.m. as West Florida visits for a GSC matchup.