COLUMBIA, S.C. - Aniya Keeling registered 23 points and four rebounds, but the Allen women's basketball team fell to Benedict, 82-70, Tuesday night at HRC Arena.

With the loss, Allen falls to 7-17 on the year while Benedict improves to 20-7.

Keeling had arguably her best performance of the season, registering a game-high 23 points along with four rebounds and three assists.

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Benedict jumped out to a 23-12 lead in the first quarter. 
• The Tigers were led by Ayanna Bey who notched eight points in the frame. 
• Allen bounced back with a solid performance in the second quarter as the Yellow Jackets won the frame, 17-14. 
• In the first half, Keeling registered nine points and three rebounds. Cardrina Nolen also had a solid first half as she logged seven points.
• Benedict extended its lead to 14 during the third quarter. 
• As a team, Allen shot an impressive 58.33% from the field in the fourth quarter.

UP NEXT 
Allen will look to bounce back Thursday when it faces Paine College.