BattleCats Comeback
Posted May 27, 2011
Atlanta BattleCats rally back after being down 13, and welcomes the Columbus Lady Wings to the WBCBL
On Saturday May 21st 2011 the Atlanta BattleCats
traveled to Columbus Georgia to take on the Columbus Lady Wings. This was the
home opener for the Columbus Lady Wings and their inaugural 2011 WBCBL season.
“You could feel the atmosphere upon arrival, the town was really buzzing with excitement about their new basketball team.” – ABC GM Loren Anderson
The Columbus Lady Wings jumped out to a 13-26 lead over the Atlanta BattleCats in the first quarter. After a 2nd quarter surge lead by Kendra Appling, Sherida Triggs, Bernice Mosby, and the sharp shooting Aja Pijeaux, Atlanta BattleCats would chop the Columbus lead down to 1pt by half time.
In the 3rd quarter Atlanta took the lead and never looked back. Atlanta BattleCats would go on to win their second straight game on the road in the 2011 WBCBL season 97-78.