Box Score Raleigh, NC – The Southern Virginia women's basketball team continued its impressive run in the USA South, securing a conference victory against Meredith College's Avenging Angels with a final score of 66-39.
The Knights extended their winning streak against the Angels to seven consecutive victories, showcasing a dominant performance highlighted by key contributions from
Alyssa Weiland,
Ruth Kempler, and
Abigail Snyder.
The game unfolded with Southern Virginia making a strong statement early on, enjoying their best start of the season. They quickly established a 15-point lead in the first quarter, capitalizing on their dominance in rebounding, particularly with 7 offensive rebounds and 13 second-chance points. The Knights efficiently converted free throws, going 10-11 (90.9%) from the line, further solidifying their advantage as they entered the second quarter with a 24-9 lead.
The momentum continued in the second quarter, with the Knights maintaining control on the boards with 13 rebounds compared to the Angel's four. The quarter concluded with a
Taylor Miyasaki 3-pointer, extending the lead to 37-19.
Entering the third quarter, the duo of
Addison Newman and
Ruth Kempler took charge, contributing four points each as the Knights amassed 15 points, further widening their lead to 52-30.
Although the Avenging Angels mounted a brief comeback in the fourth quarter, gaining an 8-2 advantage in points, back-to-back layups from
Regina Woodley thwarted their momentum. The Knights ultimately secured a decisive victory, closing the game with a final score of 66-39.
Alyssa Weiland led the game in scoring with 13 points, while
Ruth Kempler dominated the boards with 10 rebounds. The team's control extended beyond the scoreboard, as they outrebounded Meredith 51-27 and asserted their dominance in the paint with a 44-14 advantage.
The team now takes a brief hiatus from conference competition, gearing up for a matchup against Shenandoah University on Tuesday, December 5th, at 6 pm. The teams are evenly matched, with both holding two wins in their previous encounters.
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