HONOLULU, Hawaii | Alabama A&M women's basketball fell to Loyola Marymount, 73-37, on Friday afternoon in the opening game of the Bank of Hawaii Classic at Bankoh Arena inside the Stan Sheriff Center.

The Bulldogs were led by Kalea Rainey, who finished with a team-high 11 points, while Shun'teria Anumele added nine points. Anumele also went 7-for-9 from the free-throw line. Asianae Nicholson contributed seven rebounds to lead Alabama A&M on the glass.

Loyola Marymount established an early advantage, opening the contest with an 18-10 lead after the first quarter. The Lions continued to build momentum in the second period, outscoring the Bulldogs 18-8 to take a 36-18 advantage into halftime.

Alabama A&M continued to battle in the third quarter but was unable to close the gap as Loyola Marymount added 19 points to extend its lead to 55-25 heading into the final period.

The Bulldogs showed some offensive life in the fourth quarter, scoring 12 points, but the Lions maintained control to secure the 73-37 victory.

Alabama A&M finished the afternoon shooting 21.7 percent (10-of-46) from the field and 22.2 percent (2-of-9) from three-point range. The Lions shot 45.2 percent (28-of-62) overall and recorded 40 points in the paint. 

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The Lady Bulldogs will face Saint Mary's on Sunday November 15 in the Bank of Hawaii Classic. Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. 

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