EMORY, Va. – The Emory & Henry University Women's Basketball Team (2-3, 1-0 SAC) opened South Atlantic Conference play in the win column Saturday, defeating the visiting Trojans of Anderson (S.C.) University (2-2, 0-1 SAC). The Wasps outscored the Trojans 24-12 in the third quarter to earn the 84-73 victory.
The Basics
FINAL SCORE – Emory & Henry 84, Anderson (S.C.) 73
LOCATION – Emory, Virginia
VENUE – John Rutledge King Center
RECORDS – Emory & Henry (2-3, 1-0 SAC); Anderson (2-2, 0-1 SAC)
How It Happened
- The two teams could not create any separation in the early stages of the first quarter and the score stood deadlocked at 15-15 at the first media timeout. A made three-point jumper from sophomore guard Lyndie Ramsey (Elizabethton, Tenn.) gave the Wasps a three-point advantage, but the Trojans finished the frame on a 6-2 run to take the narrow 21-20 lead into the second quarter.
- Anderson pushed their lead out to 29-26 to begin the second, but a layup by sophomore guard Tori West (Richmond, Va.) brought E&H back within a point with six minutes to play in the half. A quick 9-5 run by the Wasps gave them the 37-33 lead, forcing an Anderson timeout. The Trojans finished the half strong, scoring six of the final seven points to take a 39-38 margin into the halftime break.
- A 6-0 spurt over the opening two and a half minutes of the second half pushed the Wasps back into the lead at 44-39, but Anderson responded with six of the following nine points to bring themselves back within a pair at 47-45. The Emory & Henry offense kicked into gear through the middle of the quarter, reeling off a 10-2 run over the next four minutes of play to give the home team some breathing room at 57-49. Another three from Ramsey and a layup by graduate student forward Breanna Yarber (Meadowview, Va.) made it a 62-51 E&H advantage heading into the final frame.
- Emory & Henry kept their foot on the gas pedal to start the fourth, pushing their lead out to 74-60 at the 6:08 mark. The Wasps had an answer for every attempted Anderson run and cruised to the 84-73 victory.
Emory & Henry Leaders
- Ramsey led the way offensively for E&H as she was an impressive 7-for-8 from beyond the three-point line. Her seven made threes are tied for the fourth most in a single game in program history. She would finish with a career-high 27 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and a blocked shot. Yarber added 22 points, eight boards, four blocks, three steals and a pair of assists.
- West registered nine points, two assists, one steal and a rebound while junior forward Gracyn Hall (Randleman, N.C.) had seven points, four rebounds and a trio of helpers.
Anderson Individual Leaders
- Ciara Harris went for 12 points, two rebounds, one assist and a steal while Ashley Hill recorded 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and a block off of the bench.
- Khiara Flugence collected 12 points, five rebounds, two blocked shots and an assist. Ashlyn Sheridan finished with 10 points, one steal and a block.
A Deeper Look
- Emory & Henry shot 44.1 percent (30-for-68) from the field, hitting nine three-pointers (36.0%). The Wasps went 15-for-18 (83.3%) at the free throw line.
- Anderson made 28-of-65 (43.1%) of their shots and was 6-for-17 (35.3%) from long range. The Trojans made 84.6 percent (11-of-13) of their free throws.
- E&H held a narrow 39-37 rebounding advantage, but the Trojans led 44-38 on points scored in the painted area
- The Wasps forced 20 turnovers and converted those into 18 points, while turning the ball over 15 times. Those mistakes were turned into just 11 points by the Trojans.
Up Next
- Emory & Henry steps out of SAC play on Wednesday, December 3 when the Wasps host the Trojans of the University of Mount Olive for Education Day. Tip is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. from the John Rutledge King Center.
---E&H---