Box Score Atlanta, Ga. – Kentucky State women's basketball closed out their road trip with a 68-61 loss to SIAC opponent Clark Atlanta Monday evening in Atlanta, Georgia. 
 
How It Happened
The first quarter put the Clark Atlanta Panthers ahead early with an 11-22, the Thorobreds would outscore the Panthers 15-14 in the second quarter. Kentucky State trailed Clark 36-26 at the half.
 
Laurie Thomas shifted the momentum in the second half, scoring 18 points that pushed the Thorobreds past the Panthers 20-17 at the end of the third quarter.
 
Both teams would match each other in the fourth quarter with 15 points, and Clark would take a 68-61 win. 
 
 
Takeaways 

• Kentucky State's starting combination included Hannah Henderson, Ja'Nia Thompson, Sydney Benning, Hilani Cantone and Sydney Thomas.  
• Laurie Thomas had a big night with a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds, she tallied three steals and led Kentucky State in all three categories.
• Hannah Henderson performed well with 10 points and six rebounds.
• Taylor Robinson tallied six rebounds.
• Kentucky State's bench outscored Clark's 36-20.
• The Thorobreds led the contest with 36 points in the paint compared to the Panthers 34.

 
Up Next
The Thorobreds will return to action on Monday, December 6 as they host Fairmont State at 2 p.m. inside the Exum Center.
   
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