DANVILLE, Ky. – Centre women's basketball won its second in a row and remained unbeaten in Southern Athletic Association play Sunday evening, defeating Millsaps, 72-68, inside Alumni Gymnasium.
 
The Colonels improve to 6-8 overall and 3-0 in the SAA, turning in a particularly strong third quarter in the victory over the Majors, who fall to 6-8 overall and 1-2 in-conference.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Colonels started 5-for-6 from the field, getting six quick points off the bench from Katelyn Stiltner.
- Millsaps closed the quarter on a 14-5 run, however, leading 22-16 after one period.
- Centre went more than five minutes without a made field goal in a low-scoring second quarter. Millsaps eventually went into the halftime break with a 33-25 advantage.
- Momentum shifted in the third quarter, as the Centre defense forced nine Millsaps turnovers after the Majors committed only two in the first half. Payton Herold and Natalie Duggins each had multiple steals during the period.
- On the other end, Presley Chirico led the offensive with seven points, and as a team Centre committed zero turnovers.
- Millsaps led 46-45 as the last quarter began, but a 3-pointer from Herold on the first possession gave the Colonels a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Six individuals scored to help Centre seal the victory.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Duggins turned in another all-around performance for Centre, recording a 13-point, 13-rebound double-double – her fifth of the season. Five of her rebounds came on the offensive end, and she added two assists, two steals and a block.
- Chirico also finished in double figures with 13 points, followed by 10 from Stiltner.
- Centre held Millsaps to a 2-for-17 (12%) effort from 3-point range.
- The Colonels out-rebounded the Majors 43 to 34.
 
UP NEXT
Centre travels to take on Berry next Friday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m.