Buckhannon, W.Va – The Kentucky State women's basketball opened their 2021-22 campaign with an 89-77 win on the road at non-conference opponent West Virginia Wesleyan in Buckhannon, West Virginia. 
 
At about the midway point, the Thorobreds would go on their best scoring run of 14 points. In the third quarter, Kentucky State would hold a 22 point lead, the largest of the night, and lead the game for 38:03. 
 
Notes 

• Kentucky State's starting combination included guards Gracen Kerr, Hilani Cantone, Sydney Thomas, Laurie Thomas, and center, Andrea Wallace. 
• Taleah Dilworth scored 20 points and led the Thorobreds in her regular-season debut. 
  • Dilworth would shoot 1-of-1 from long range and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line. 
• Hannah Henderson took the first double-double of the season with ten rebounds and 11 points. 
  • Henderson was 4-of-4 from the field, including 2-of-2 from long range. 
  • Henderson made both of her free-throw attempts. 
• Sydney Benning led Kentucky State with five assists. 
• Five Thorobreds scored in double-figures, including, Teleah Dilworth (20), Andrea Wallace (13), Hannah Henderson and Laurie Thomas (11), and Gracen Kerr. 
• Three Thorobreds earned three steals each, Gracen Kerr, Hilani Cantone, and Taleah Dilworth. 

 
How It Happened
The first quarter would set the tone for Kentucky State outscoring West Virginia Wesleyan 27-16. Near the end of the quarter, Kentucky State would lead by 17 points (3:06) and hold the lead for 8:03. A solid defensive performance led to 13 points from turnovers, while a strong post secured 14 points in the paint. 
 
Going into the second quarter, the momentum would continue for the Thorobreds, outscoring the Bobcats 26-22, taking a 53-28 lead going into the half. Kentucky State shot 73.3% from the field in the quarter alone and 57.1% from long range.
 
In the third quarter, the Bobcats would take the advantage 22-21, but the Thorobreds would lead 74-60 at the end of the quarter. Kentucky State would score 14 points in the paint and five second-chance points. 
 
The Thorobreds would close out the fourth quarter with 15 points and win the game 89-77. The Kentucky State bench would score seven points and have 12 points from the paint. Dilworth would shoot 2-of-2 from the field and 1-of-1 from long range. Wallace would lead the team with six points. 
 
Up Next
Kentucky State will open at home on Wednesday, November 17th, against non-conference Asbury at 6 p.m. inside the William Exum Center. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Monday, November 15th. All spectators will be required to wear a mask while inside the Exum Center. 
   
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