Brady Shatters Records in Thrilling Sunday Victory for Hendrix Warriors

On a wild Sunday afternoon in Conway, Arkansas, the Hendrix Warriors women’s basketball team pulled off a dramatic 75-73 win over the Ozarks. Junior Riley Brady stole the show, grabbing a jaw-dropping 31 rebounds and smashing the old Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) record of 29, which Hendrix alum Jamie Tate set 12 years ago.

Brady’s performance powered the Warriors to victory. It marked her sixth double-double in seven games and helped the team kick off their return season in the SCAC with a 2-0 record.

The Game-Changing Performance

Riley Brady really put on a show. She scored 21 points and set both a program and SCAC record with her 31 boards.

This effort places her second in NCAA Division III this season and 33rd all-time in Division III history. Through seven games, Brady’s averaging 14.7 points and an eye-popping 20.0 rebounds per game.

She hasn’t played enough games yet to show up in the NCAA stats, but if she had, her rebound average would top the Division III leaderboard. That’s pretty wild, isn’t it?

Key Moments in the Game

The game itself was a bit of a rollercoaster, full of lead changes and tense moments. Hendrix went up 61-51 with a minute left in the third quarter, but Ozarks answered with a 5-0 run and kept pushing in the fourth.

Still, Hendrix managed to steady themselves. Big plays from Natalie Edmonson, Carter Crane, and Chloey-Rei Brown helped them regain control when it mattered most.

Team Effort and Strategic Plays

Brady’s day was the headline, but her teammates played key roles too. Edmonson, Crane, and Brown all chipped in 11 points each.

Crane added four rebounds and three clutch blocks, which made a real difference on defense down the stretch.

Rebounding Dominance

The Warriors dominated the glass, out-rebounding Ozarks 53-40. They scored 23 second-chance points, thanks in large part to Brady’s relentless hustle.

Seventeen of Brady’s 31 rebounds came on the offensive end. That’s not something you see every day, and honestly, it’s probably another school record, even if it’s not officially tracked.

Offensive and Defensive Highlights

Hendrix struggled from deep, making just 4-of-21 from beyond the arc. But they more than made up for it inside, outscoring Ozarks 28-20 in the paint.

They also knocked down 70% of their free throws, which turned out to be huge. Those gritty little details helped them pull off the win.

Season Outlook

The Warriors have now won five straight and are tied for first after the opening matchweek in the SCAC. Next up, they’ll hit the road for their first conference trip of the season, heading to Texas to take on Concordia Texas and Texas Lutheran.

The Hendrix Warriors pulled off a thrilling win over the Ozarks. Riley Brady smashed records in a performance fans won’t forget anytime soon.

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