The Lady Tigers' success ratio against Lindsey Wilson College during Ginger Colvin's three years at the helm can be summarized in three words - not very good.

In the five games prior to Thursday night's matchup in Columbia, the Lady Tigers tasted victory one time. In the past 12 matches Lindsey had won 10. But ratios are just a number on a page and Campbellsville proved that their No. 10 national ranking is solid by turning back the Lady Raiders 83-67.

But it wasn't easy, nothing ever is in a rivalry game.



"I'm not sure any of our players have won in this gym against Lindsey," said  a  pleased Colvin after the game. "It was a good win for us."

Campbellsville (18-1, 3-0) trailed by as many as 12 in the first half, but closed the half on a 19-11 run and then scored 10 of the game's next 12 points after intermission to punch out a 54-48 lead.

Whitney Ballinger had a career high in rebounds (22) and also turned in a monster game on the offensive end with 33 points (17 in the first half).

Lindsey was able to work back into the game and tied the score at 62 apiece with 10 minutes  left. But Kristi Ensminger hit a bucket, Ballinger hit a free throw and Wendy Messer a 3 to give the Lady Tigers a 69-62 lead. Courtney Danis hit two buckets sandwiched around a Megan Isaacs jumper and the Lady Tigers led 75-64.

"That seems to be typical Lady Tiger basketball," said Colvin. "We lost our edge there for a minute, but picked it back and finished well."

Lindsey 11-6 (1-2 MSC) was led in scoring by Sierra Rambert's 18 points.

Joining Ballinger in double figures were Mackenzie Lee (11) and Danis (10). Melley Heaton and Lee, along with Ballinger, dished out four assists each.

"We did a great job getting Whitney the ball in places where she could score," said Colvin, "but she not only scored, she rebounded and played defense."

Ballinger posted five blocks in her stat line.

"I think our depth helped tonight," offered Colvin. "I think our bench contributed 28 points and that's great support."

The Lady Tigers will host Rio Grande (12-7, 3-0) Saturday at 2 p.m.


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BOX SCORE


SHORT BOX
Campbellsville University (18-1, 3-0 MSC)
Mackenzie Lee 4-7 2-2 11, T.J. Thomas 2-4 0-0 6, Melly Heaton 0-3 0-0 0, Wendi Messer 3-6 0-0 7, Courtney Danis 5-7 0-0 10, Kristi Ensminger 4-6 0-0 8, Megan Isaacs 3-7 0-0 6, Corin Dunn 0-1 2-2 2, Whitney Ballinger 14-21 2-6 33. Totals 35-62 6-10 83

Lindsey Wilson College (11-6, 1-2 MSC)
Viktoria Krell 4-15 0-0 8, Bethany Spillman 2-3 0-0 4, Sarah Gillis 1-2 0-0 2, Sierra Rambert 7-15 4-7 18, Sabrina Manning 2-6 0-0 6, Michelle Copley 0-0 0-0 0, Kristi Apple 0-0 0-0 0, Megan Hartfield 2-2 0-0 5, Lindsey Waters 5-10 0-0 10, Valentina Cora 0-0 0-0 0, Diondra Anthony 6-10 2-2 14. Totals 29-63 6-9 67

SCORE BY PERIODS	1st	2nd	TOTAL
Campbellsville University	42	41	83
Lindsey Wilson College	46	21	67

FG%: Campbellsville University .565, Lindsey Wilson College .460. 3-pt FG:Campbellsville University 7-20 (Lee 1-2, Thomas 2-4, Heaton 0-3, Messer 1-4, Danis 0-1, Isaacs 0-2, Ballinger 3-4), Lindsey Wilson College 3-9 (Gillis 0-1, Rambert 0-2, Manning 2-4, Hartfield 1-1, Anthony 0-1). Rebounds: Campbellsville University 36 (Ballinger 22), Lindsey Wilson College 29 (Krell 8, Waters 8). Fouls Campbellsville University 11, Lindsey Wilson College 10. Fouled out: none. Technical: none. Assists: Campbellsville University 19 (Lee 4, Heaton 4, Ballinger 4), Lindsey Wilson College 10 (Anthony 5). Steals: Campbellsville University 5 (Ballinger 3), Lindsey Wilson College 8 (Rambert 2, Waters 2, Anthony 2). Blocked shots: Campbellsville University 6 (Ballinger 5), Lindsey Wilson College 1 (Waters 1). Turnovers: Campbellsville University 11, Lindsey Wilson College 12. Attendance: 1050.