Fulton, MO - The Stephens Stars was back in action last night as they traveled to AMC foe William Woods University to take on the Owls in their first conference contest of the season. The Stars jumped out to a 19-8 lead at the end of the first quarter, but it was the Owls that would take control of the next two quarters. At the end of the third quarter, the Owls held a slim 38-36 lead over the Stars.

The Stars' defense came alive in the fourth quarter with five steals to help put the momentum back with Stephens. Both teams traded baskets to a 44-44 tie where a turnover from the Owls was converted by Alexis Scott-Windham to push the Stars ahead by two-points. The Stars extended their lead to four after Cedreanna Lee stole the ball and finished on the fast-break. With time expiring, a good jumper from the Owls closed the deficit, but it was not enough as the Stars took the win over the Owls 52-48.

The win over the Owls marks the first time in the last 14-years that Stephens has defeated William Woods University, and also the first time in program history that the Stars begin conference play with a win. 

MATCH VITALS

• SCORE: Stephens defeated WWU 52-48
• RECORDS: Stephens (4-2, 1-0 AMC) / WWU (3-7, 0-1 AMC)
• LOCATION: Fulton, MO

STAT TRACKER

•  Allison Moore: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
• Cedreanna Lee: 9 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists
• Marveen Ross: 7 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks
• Myliaha Ezeofor: 7 points, 4 rebounds

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Stars return to competition Saturday, December 4th, when they travel to St. Louis to take on UHSP in another AMC contest. Game time is scheduled for 1:00PM.