PINE BLUFF, AR. -- The Southern Lady Jaguars pick up another road conference win on Saturday afternoon at H.O. Clemmons Arena, as they defeated University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 75-58.
With three minutes left in he first half the Lady Jaguars trailed UAPB by eight points off a coast-to-coast layup by Maya Peat.
Nakia Kincey hits a huge three-point basket to pull the Lady Jaguars within five points. Taneara Moore picks Pine Bluffs' guard Ashlyn Green pocket and a great pass tto Cabria Lee on a fast break to pull the SU within three points, then with thirty-six seconds left in the half Tyeniesha Metcalf drains a long range three to tie the game 30-30. In the third quarter the Lady Jaguars took the lead and never trailed again, as they out scored the Lady Lions 45-28 in the second half.
Kincey led the SU in scoring with a season and career high 19 points off seventy percent shooting from behind the 3-point line.
Amani Mcwain added 16 points and six rebounds. Tyeniesha Metcalf finished the day with eleven points and six rebounds. Genovea Johnson chipped in eight points along with Taneara Moore adding seven points and grabbing six rebounds.
"We got off to a slow start offensively in the first two quarters but our defense kept us in the game. The ladies came out in the third quarter and we were able to attack on both sides of the ball. Our defensive pressure caused them a lot of problems and on the offensive end we were able to knock down open shots. Overall, I was pleased with the effort of the team and the resilience they showed when faced with adversity. We will get back in the gym tomorrow and get ready for our next game against Mississippi Valley State this week", said Head Coach Carlos Funchess.
The Lady Jaguars defense forced the Lady Lions to 18 turnovers, picking up 21 points off turnovers. SU played all ten players with nine landing in the scoring column. Southern shot 41 percent for the game (26-63) and 55 percent from behind the arc (11-20). SU shot 92 percent from the charity stripe finishing (12-13).
Khadijah Brown finished the day with a game-high 26 points along with a game-high ten rebounds. Kaila Walker and Jahnay Anderson chipped in nine points each for the Lady Lions.
UP NEXT
The Lady Jaguars will travel to Mississippi Valley State on Wednesday, February 17th for a 1:00 pm tip-off, as a result of the game postponement on Monday night due to inclement weather.
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