BLUEFIELD, W.Va – Success on the road continues for Kentucky State women's basketball as they defeat the Bluefield State Big Blue 56-53.

The Kentucky St. defense held the Big Blue to single digits in the first quarter to gain a 13-8 lead at the end of the first. At halftime, the Thorobreds would hold a 27-23 lead, and in the third quarter, they would outscore the Big Blue 16-14. The Big Blue would shoot 80% from long distance in the final quarter and win the quarter 16-13. The late rally by Bluefield would not be enough to defeat Kentucky State, and the Thorobreds would win 56-53. 
 
Notes 

• Kentucky State's starting combination included guards Taleah Dilworth, Sydney Thomas Sydney Benning, Ja'Nia Thompson and Hannah Henderson. 
• Taleah Dilworth led the Thorobreds with 13 points. 
  • Dilworth was 5-of-9 from the field and 100% while tallying two steals and one assists.
• Hilani Cantone led Kentucky State with three steals and four assists.
• Taylor Robinson tallied eight rebounds.
• Notable Performances:
  •  Andrea Wallace secured six rebounds and Hannah Henderson earned five.
  • Both Sydney Thomas and Gracen Kerr earned seven points each.
  • Hilani Cantone and Andrea Wallace earned six points each.

 
Post-Game Quotes
"Any time you go on the road and get a win it's always great, we are excited about that but there is always an opportunity to go out there and get better." Head Coach Terrance Slater said following tonight's victory.
 
Up Next
On Sunday, November 21st the Thorobreds will travel to Bowling Green, Kentucky to play Division I opponent Western Kentucky, with tip-off slated for 2 p.m.
   
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