DANVILLE, Ky.- On Friday evening, Centre women's basketball hosted Averett University in their opening night of the annual Lee's Famous Recipe/Hampton Inn Classic. Taking an early, double-digit lead, the Colonels collected their third victory of the season, improving to a 3-0 overall record.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
- The Gold & White quickly opened the game's scoring with a pair of three pointers from Bailey Rucker and Anna Thomas. Thomas struck hot as she drained five long balls in the first quarter alone, adding a made free-throw. The Colonels stretched their hold to 21 before the Cougars could tally a point. Closing the first period, Centre held a 23-point advantage over their opponents.
- The Colonels once again opened the scoring with Rucker, but the Cougars would answer just after. Averett, having their best quarter yet, halted Centre to 17 points, putting up 14 themselves. Although nearly matching the Colonels' offensive numbers, Averett still trailed by 26 entering halftime.
- Out of the break, the Cougars amped up their defense with a full-court press in an attempt to slow the Colonels' momentum. Unphased, the Gold & White opened the quarter with a pair of free-throws from Emma Rose Vincent, paired with a long ball from Makya Grinter. Midway through the quarter, the Gold & White went on a 9-0 scoring run that would ultimately bring the score to Centre 60, Averett 27 entering the final period.
- The fourth quarter mirrored the previous three as the Colonels continued to pull away. Throughout the period, Centre answered nearly every Averett basket with at least two of their own, extending their hold to as much as 43. When regulation closed the final score read 74-37, the Colonels favoring.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Thomas led the field in points with 19; Vincent followed closely behind with 15 points.
- Natalie Duggins doubled all other players in rebounds with ten. Rookie Arin Nipp was the next closest rebounder with five.
- The Colonels shot 70% from the charity line, going 14-20.
- From long range, the Gold & White drained ten three-pointers.
UP NEXT
The Colonels will continue their home stent, hosting Warren Wilson on day two of the Lee's Famous Recipe/Hampton Inn Classic.
