MANHATTAN, KANSAS -- Southern opened their 2020-2021 season on the road against Kansas State University Sunday afternoon. The Jaguars got off to a fast start leading the Wildcats most of the first half but falls short 51-66 to the Wildcats at the Bramlage Coliseum.
Sophomore guard
Genovea Johnson had a career-high day leading all scorers with 21 points and five rebounds all in 25 minutes of play. Junior transfer guard Tyeniesha Metcalf added 10 points in her first game suiting up for the Jaguars.
"I thought that our team competed at a high-level today. Despite being at a size disadvantage we did a great job on the boards In the first half. Going into the fourth quarter we were still in striking distance but I think fatigue was a big factor. I was pleased with everyone's effort and
Genovea Johnson was outstanding on both sides of the ball. We will go back to watch the film and get ready for Okla. State on December 2nd", said
Carlos Funchess, SU Women's Basketball Head Coach.
The Jaguars defense forced the Lady Wildcats to 14 turnovers picking up 12 points off the turnovers. SU played all nine players that dressed with seven landing in the scoring column. Southern shot 35 percent for the game (21-60) and missed all seven shots taken from behind the arc (0-7). SU shot 45 percent from the charity stripe finishing (9-20).
Wildcats star center Ayoka Lee led them in scoring with 17 points with nine rebounds and four blocks. Junior guard Christina Carr got red hot from downtown in the first half for the Wildcats finishing the day with 15 points and four rebounds.
UP NEXT
Southern will head to Stillwater, Oklahoma as the Jaguars will face off with Oklahoma State on Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. central time. The game will be played at the historic Gallagher-IBA Arena.
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