McKenzie, TN – College of the Ozarks (1-0) answered a late Campbellsville University rally with a key steal and jumper by Logan Jones, then held on for an 84-79 victory Thursday, at Crisp Arena in McKenzie, Tenn. Jones finished with 31 points against Campbellsville (2-1).

Jones scored 12 points in the opening quarter, including eight of the Lady Cats' first 10 as they moved ahead 10-3. Abby McBride added a 3-pointer, and Susie Moran blocked a shot and collected the rebound before Jones' layup stretched the lead to 23-14. Jaesha Smith scored off Jones' assist with 10 seconds remaining to give the Lady Cats a 27-21 advantage after one quarter.

Lucinda Weaver's 3-pointer pushed the margin to 32-22 with 8:44 left in the second quarter, but Campbellsville worked back within 36-33 on Bella Stiles' jumper at 2:56. Savannah Ketchum supplied the Lady Cats' response, scoring five points in the final 1:06. Her three-point play completed the first-half scoring and sent the Lady Cats into halftime ahead 43-36 in the Bethel University Classic.

The teams traded another push and response in the third quarter. Jones' 3-pointer restored a 10-point lead before Talynne Shearer connected from beyond the arc to bring Campbellsville within 50-47 at 5:43. The Lady Cats answered with a layup, Allyssa Joyner hit a 3-pointer, and Weaver added another from long range to rebuild the cushion. Aspen Cone collected an offensive rebound and scored at the buzzer for a 66-54 lead entering the fourth.

The Lady Cats established their largest lead, 71-57, with 6:03 remaining. Moran's layup made it 73-59 at 5:01, but Campbellsville scored the next 10 points. Hallie Allen hit two 3-pointers during that rally, and Ella House's steal and layup cut the deficit to 73-69 with 2:52 left. Moran and Garrett each made one free throw before Jones recorded a steal at 1:10 and hit a jumper with 53 seconds remaining, restoring an eight-point advantage.

Lainey Johnson's three-point play brought Campbellsville within five before the Lady Cats made seven of eight free throws over the final 27 seconds. Moran made both attempts at 27 seconds, Jones made both at 22 seconds, and Moran added one of two after rebounding Johnson's missed 3-pointer. Garrett made both attempts with six seconds left for the Lady Cats' final points. Allen scored a putback at the buzzer and led Campbellsville with 20 points and five 3-pointers. Dea Bradley added 12 points, Shearer had 11, and House and Johnson scored 10 apiece.

The Lady Cats shot 51.8% from the field and 8-of-16 from 3-point range while holding Campbellsville to 38.2% shooting. They also held a 32-28 rebounding edge, though 20 turnovers fueled Campbellsville's 26-7 advantage in points off turnovers. Jones shot 11-of-19 and added nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 40 minutes. Moran contributed 14 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, Joyner grabbed five rebounds, and Ketchum scored seven points in 10 minutes.

Up Next: The Lady Cats will return to action tomorrow, Friday, October 30, when they face Bethel University (Tenn.) in the Bethel University Classic at Crisp Arena in McKenzie, Tenn.