MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Kentucky State women's basketball struggled with shooting throughout the night, falling 64-46 to LeMoyne-Owen on Monday in Memphis, Tennessee.
 
Senior forward Mondrea Williams led the Thorobreds with 16 points, eight rebounds, and three steals.
 
The Magicians opened the game with a 5-0 run, holding the Thorobreds scoreless for the first five minutes until Jordan Isom ended the drought with a three-pointer at the 5:05 mark of the first quarter. LeMoyne-Owen went on to outscore Kentucky State 17-9 by the end of the period.
 
Following a nearly two-minute scoring drought by both teams, Kentucky State responded with a 5-1 run, trimming the LeMoyne-Owen lead to 20-18 with 4:50 remaining in the second quarter.
 
Aaliyah Hayes tied the game (20-20) with a putback layup, then sank both free throws to give the Thorobreds a 22-20 lead with 4:43 left in the half.
 
The Thorobreds held the Magicians to eight points in the second quarter to take a one-point 26-25 halftime lead.
 
In the second quarter, the Magicians went on a 7-0 run to take a 32-30 lead with 4:32 remaining. Naja Fenelon responded by sinking both free throws to tie the game at 32-all. LeMoyne-Owen regained momentum and closed the half with a 43-37 lead.
 
A slow start for the Thorobreds allowed the Magicians to go on a run, extending their lead to 50-40 with 5:54 remaining in the period.
 
LeMoyne-Owen continued to find their groove, going on a late 16-3 run to defeat Kentucky State 64-46.
 
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Kentucky State will return home to host Tuskegee this Saturday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. inside of the William Exum Center.  
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