Box Score Lady Dragons Burn the Lady Marauders
Jackson, TN.
The Lady Dragons rebounded from a seven point loss to the Lady Marauders just a week earlier in the season with one of the highest point totals all year. The loss for the Lady Marauders ended a twelve game winning streak as they still lead the Western Division of the conference.
Inside the Match-up:
Final Score: Lane College 88 Central State 71
Records: Central State University 15-6 overall 10-3 Conference
Lane College 8-14 overall 7-6 conference
Location: J F Lane Gymnasium Jackson, TN
Break it down:
1
st Half: The Lady Dragons out rebounded the Lady Marauders in the first half 14-13. The lady Dragons shot 75% from the three point area connecting on 3 of 4 shots to carry a 37-29 lead into halftime.
2
nd Half: The Lady Dragons put together two strong quarters coming back from half time. The inside game for the Lady Dragons helped stake them to 51 points in the second half including 34 in the final quarter.
By the Numbers: The Lady Marauders connected on 26 of 60 (43.3%) from the field for the game. They added 13 points from the charity stripe 13 of 19 (68.4%). Leading the Lady Marauders was Ghameerah McCullers with 16 points as Sierra Harley added 13 points for the game. The Lady Dragons connected on 28 of 47 (59.6%) from the field and connected on 29 of 36 (80.6%) from the free throw line. They collected 23 points off turnovers and 36 points inside the paint. Leading all scorers was
Addie McNeely with 27 points followed by
Kyana Johnson with 26 points. Both were season and career high points for both of the ladies.
Brittany McWaine added double digit points collecting 12 points to help the Lady Dragons with a 88-71 final score victory.
Back in Action: The Oman Arena will be the next location for the Lady Dragons as they host the Lady Magicians from LeMoyne-Owen College on February 11. This will be the Homecoming game for the Lady Dragons with tip-off scheduled for 1 PM.