MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Union University women's basketball team posted a 96-62 win at Christian Brothers University Thursday night to close out the regular season. Union improved to 23-5 overall and 17-3 in the Gulf South Conference. Christian Brothers dropped to 11-13 on the season and 10-10 in league play. 

Currently, Union's 17-3 GSC record is one-half game behind league leader Lee University's 17-2 record. Lee has one more game left Saturday and a loss would give Union a share of the GSC Regular Season Title. In the previous seven years, Union has won or shared the GSC Title five times. 

In the win at Christian Brothers, Union shot 58 percent from the field and 60 percent (13-22) from 3-point range. Union took control early and never looked back. The Lady Bulldogs put up 23 points in both the first and second quarters, leading 46-29 at the break. Union added 25 points in each the third and fourth quarters to pull away for the win. 

Five Union players reached double figures while eight of the 10 players scored in the game. Jada Smith led with 26 points and 10 assists, flirting with a triple-double with six rebounds. Shanique Lucas added 19 points including 5-of-7 shooting from 3-point range. Jaelencia Williams scored 16 points, while Emily Beard and Jacie Higgins added 12 points each. Beard was 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Union was 78 percent (7-9) from the free throw line. 

Up next, Union has earned a host game for the GSC Quarterfinals by finishing in the top 4. Union will play at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at Fred DeLay Gymnasium, David Blackstock Court with the opponent still to be determined. 

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