FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky State women's basketball erupted for 56 first-half points while holding Simmons to just 19, as the Thorobreds forced 30 turnovers en route to a commanding 95-46 victory over the Falcons in Saturday's season opener in Frankfort.
Four Thorobreds scored in double figures, led by
A'tylia Green and
Mikiya House, who tied for a game-high 14 points apiece.
Amaya Asher followed with 12 points, while
Santana Eubanks shot 4-of-6 from the field to add 10 points.
Alycia Triplett contributed eight points and six rebounds to round out the offensive effort.
Kentucky State's defense stifled Simmons, recording 19 steals and forcing 30 turnovers. The Thorobreds capitalized on those opportunities, converting the turnovers into 38 points.
Kentucky State also dominated the glass, outrebounding Simmons 54-29 for a 25-rebound advantage. The Thorobreds established their presence inside, scoring 30 points in the paint and adding 20 second-chance points.
Green opened the scoring with a 3-pointer just 12 seconds into the contest. The Thorobreds found their rhythm early from beyond the arc, connecting on seven of their first 12 3-point attempts (58.3%) to build a 31-14 lead in the opening quarter.
The Thorobreds outscored Simmons 25-4, holding the Falcons to just 1-of-11 from the field while forcing seven turnovers to go into halftime with a 56-19 advantage.
Simmons outscored Kentucky State 18-16 in the third quarter, but the Thorobreds' dominant first-half performance kept them firmly in control with a 72-37 lead heading into the final period.
Kentucky State's defense limited Simmons to just nine points in the fourth quarter, sealing a commanding 95-46 victory.
UP NEXT
The Thorobreds will head to Bowling Green, Kentucky to meet NCAA DI opponent Western Kentucky in an exhibition on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
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