Lady Royals Fall to Milligan at Home
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 76 |
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15 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 48 |
Team Stats
Milligan (TN)
| Game Statistics | Milligan (TN) | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (31-67) | (16-63) |
| Field Goal % | 46.3% | 25.4% |
| Rebounds | 55 | 34 |
| Assists | 13 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 8 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 8 | 4 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 15 | 9 |
| Pts in the Paint | 42 | 12 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 9 | 8 |
| Bench Pts | 29 | 17 |
The Lady Royals battled throughout the night but couldn't overcome a strong Milligan squad, falling 76–48 on Wednesday inside Douglas E. Karnes Arena. Johnson stayed within reach early, trailing just 18–15 after the first quarter, but Milligan steadily built momentum and used a dominant rebounding effort to control the game.
Gibson Boykin and Hailey Brooks each scored 9 points to lead Johnson, while Shamiya Francis added 8 points and 6 rebounds. Emery Tollett contributed a balanced 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Despite creating good looks, the Lady Royals struggled to find rhythm from the field, shooting 25.4% on the night.
Milligan's Semaj Clark powered the visitors with 19 points and 14 rebounds, helping the Buffs secure a 55–34 advantage on the boards.
Head coach Bryon Lawhon emphasized staying the course despite the tough result, saying, "We just have to keep building and stay together."