LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky State women's basketball team (2-2, 1-1 SIAC) defeated Edward Waters (4-3, 0-2 SIAC) 61-53 on Monday (Nov. 28) at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
In the third quarter, Kentucky had their biggest lead of 10 points and went on their largest run of eight points.
Hilani Cantone continued to shine as she shot 66.7% from the field to lead both teams with 20 points. She also led the Thorobreds with six assists.
Laurie Thomas led Kentucky State with ten rebounds, eight defensive, and two offensive.
The Kentucky State depth showed as their bench outscored Edward Waters 24-14.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Edward Waters scored the first points of the contest on a jumper by Jordan Avery.
Laurie Thomas responded with a mid-range jumper assisted by Cantone to tie the game early in the first quarter (8:31) at 2-2.
The first quarter was close as the lead changed seven times, and a good three-pointer by Kerr gave the Thorobreds a 16-15 at the end of the first quarter.
Taleah Dilworth tied the game 25-25 on a long-range three-pointer halfway through the second quarter (4:53). Cantone extended the Kentucky State lead to 27-25 on a driving layup, and she scored again on a steal extending the Kentucky State lead two more (29-25). Kentucky State went into the half with a 31-33 lead.
Kentucky State outscored Edward Waters 14-13 in the third quarter to hold a 47-44 at the end of the third quarter.
Cantone hit a long-range three to give the Thorobreds a nine-point 60-51 lead, their largest of the fourth quarter.
Thomas scored the final points of the contest by making her second free throw to secure a 61-53 victory.
UP NEXT
The Thorobreds will travel to Columbia, South Carolina for a pair of league games at Allen on Dec. 3 and Benedict on Dec. 5.
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