SEARCY, ARK. – The East Central University women's basketball team fell in a low-scoring battle at Harding, 51-42, in Great American Conference action.

The Tigers (6-10, 3-9 GAC) were led by senior Aaliyah Blakley, who tallied nine points, two rebounds, a block, assist and steal. Fellow senior Devon Branch added eight points and three rebounds.

The opening quarter started slow, with no scoring through the first 1:30 minutes. The Bisons (8-12, 4-8 GAC) were the first to get on the scoreboard and held ECU without a point through the first five minutes, leading 4-0. The Tigers used a 5-0 run in t...