Point Lookout, MO - In a competitive SAC matchup, the College of the Ozarks Lady Cats came out on top with an 83–75 win over Mid-America Christian University on Saturday at Keeter Gymnasium. The victory improves the Lady Cats’ season mark to 7–4 overall and 4–2 in conference play.

Mid-America Christian scored first, but the Lady Cats answered quickly. Logan Jones hit a key three-pointer to give the Lady Cats the lead, and Ashlen Garrett added steady shooting to help build an advantage. Ozarks led 19–14 at the end of the first quarter, highlighted by a basket from Abigail McBride assisted by Allyssa Joyner.

In the second quarter, the Lady Cats continued to extend their lead. Garrett knocked down back-to-back three-pointers, and Ozarks maintained control on both ends of the floor. The teams played strong defense, but College of the Ozarks went into halftime leading 48–31.

Mid-America Christian made a push in the third quarter, led by Taliah Lee, cutting into the lead. Despite the run, the Lady Cats stayed composed and finished the quarter ahead 61–55.

The fourth quarter remained competitive as MACU closed the gap and held a brief lead before the Lady Cats pulled away late to secure the 83–75 win.

Ashlen Garrett led all scorers with 22 points, while Logan Jones and Avery Arnold also contributed. Allyssa Joyner recorded a team-high seven rebounds, and Abigail McBride led the team with three steals. The Lady Cats will look to continue their momentum when they face Indiana Wesleyan University on December 17 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in a pre-Christmas classic.