JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The Coker University women's basketball team fell to Carson-Newman in South Atlantic Conference action on Saturday (Dec. 14) by a score of 101-71.

The two teams battled to a 14-14 tie through the first five minutes and change, before Carson-Newman would finish the quarter on a 15-0 run to take a 29-14 lead after 10 minutes.

Carson-Newman continued to extend its lead further in the second quarter, taking a 57-34 lead to the half.

The Eagles maintained their lead in the third quarter, leading 77-57 headed to the fourth.

The two teams would battle out the final 10 minutes as Carson-Newman came away with the victory.

Erin Houser led the Cobras with 17 points, while Ashauntee Nelson finished with 15 points. Raya Coley also posted a career-high 11 points, while seven other Cobras scored in the contest. Houser also led the Cobras with six rebounds in the game, while Nelson pulled down five and Janell Horton also had four. Seven other Cobras were active on the glass in the game. Nelson led the Cobras with four assists in the game, while Jalah Horton had three and Janell Horton also posted two. Hope Richardson, Saquita Joyner, Houser and Avahna Baker each had one helper in the game. Jalah Horton and Houser each had two steals in the game, while Richardson and Baker each had one steal. Nelson led the Cobras with two blocks, while Janell Horton had the other block in the game.

The Cobras are back in action next Wednesday (Dec. 18) when they host Queens (N.C.) in South Atlantic Conference action. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. from the DeLoach Center, with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.