HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Kentucky State women's basketball falls to Division I Northern Kentucky 72-51 in an exhibition in Highland Heights, Kentucky inside BB&T Arena.
How It Happened
Northern Kentucky would get ahead early, closing out the first quarter making three of their four last field goals to close out the half with an 18-6 lead.
In the second quarter, Kentucky State would keep Northern Kentucky scoreless for 2:30, and
Gracen Kerr would shoot 100% (2-of-2) from the field. The Norse would win the quarter 26-17 and take a 44-23 lead at the half.
Sydney Thomas would lead the Thorobreds in the third quarter shooting 75% (2-of-3) from the field. Kentucky State would nearly match Northern Kentucky but fell short by just one, with the Norse leading by 12-11 and 56-34 at the end of the third.
In the fourth quarter,
Laurie Thomas led Kentucky State with seven points and four rebounds. The Thorobreds would win the quarter 17-16 and drop the contest 72-51.
Leaders
Points: Sydney Thomas 11,
Laurie Thomas 10,
Taleah Dilworth/
Gracen Kerr 9.
Assists: Gracen Kerr 6,
Hannah Henderson/
Iyauna Bonner 3
Rebounds: Laurie Thomas 8,
Sydney Thomas/
Gracen Kerr 5,
Taleah Dilworth 4
Steals: Gracen Kerr 3,
Hannah Henderson/
Sydney Thomas/
Sydney Benning/
Taleah Dilworth 1
Post-Game Comments
Opening Statement: "It wasn't a very good team effort against a Division I opponent, you have to give credit to Northern Kentucky. But this is a game that we could have done a lot better, but unfortunately we didn't put it together." Head Coach
Terrance Slater said.
Sydney Thomas: "I told her(
Sydney Thomas) to be aggressive and look for her offense, like she did against Fort Valley State. We want her to get that mindset to just come in and be aggressive." Head Coach
Terrance Slater said describing Thomas who led the Thorobreds with 11 points.
Up Next
Kentucky State will return to action on Saturday, December 11th, as they host SIAC opponent Savannah State beginning with the women's at 1 p.m. and the men's at 3 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.ksuthorobreds.com/tickets for $10, mask are required while inside the William Exum Center.
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