The first game of the day was West Virginia Tech against Kentucky State. West Virginia Tech had a good showing, but couldn't overcome the deficit they kept facing. Kentucky State defeated West Virginia Tech 85-60.
The Lady Blues had another hot streak in the beginning of the game with a 7-2 lead. Midway through the half, the Lady Blues pushed the lead to 12 after an old fashioned 3-point play, a layup and a free-throw, by Senior Tasia Nolan (pictured) and a layup by Sophomore Shakima Wiggins.
Bowie State came back to take a 2 point lead under two mins left, but Shakima Wiggins grabbed an offensive rebound and made a layup to tie the score 35-35 at the half.
In the second half, both teams were scoring back and forth baskets, but by the midway point, the Lady Blues were up by 21 points, 70-49. The Lady Blues pushed the lead to 27 at one point, but ultimately won by 22 points.
Four players for the Lady Blues were in double-figures. Senior Tasia Nolan had a double-double with 13 points (5-for-6 shooting) and 11 rebounds, she also had 4 assists. Senior Charity Harris had 22 points on (6-for-11 shooting) and 2-for-4 from 3-point land. She also had 7 assists, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal.
Senior Hope Smith was efficient with 12 points on 5-for-8 shooting and grabbed 4 rebounds. Sophomore Shakima Wiggins had 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.
The Lady Blues next game will be against North Carolina Central University in an exhibition on Jan. 3rd, 2014 at 2pm in Durham, NC.
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