The Tennessee Temple Lady Crusaders hosted Talladega College on Monday 25^th January at the McGilvray Gymnasium. In their previous meeting back in November the Lady Crusaders upset Talladega by just 2 points on the road, so the Crusaders knew that Talladega would be ready for the challenge.

A flat start by the Lady Crusaders gave Talladega the opportunity to get out to an early lead. Early foul trouble and injuries for the Crusaders meant that Talladega gained some easy buckets in the paint, and at the half Temple was trailing 32-41. In the second half, the Lady Crusaders made the necessary defensive adjustments, and started to close the gap. With just 3 minutes on the clock the Lady Crusaders managed to get the game to within 7 points. Unfortunately, time ran out and they could not get over that hurdle. With some excellent foul-shooting by Talladega at the end of the game, the final result was 82-66.

The Lady Crusaders were led by Shontale Wells who finished with a season high of 18 points and 8 rebounds. Kanetra Gonzalez had another strong performance with 16 points, while James ended with 14 points and 9 rebounds.

The Lady Crusaders were due to head to Hiwassee College on Tuesday 26^th January, however this game is postponed, therefore the next game will be on Wednesday 3^rd February against Martin Methodist College on the road.