FRANKFORT, Ky. – A 23-point lead in the second half, propelled
Kentucky State women's basketball to a 79-63 victory over the
Fort Valley State Wildcats Monday night in the Exum Center.
The Thorobreds were led by
Amyah Adair-Mars who made five shots from the field for a team-high of 14 points.
Aaliyah Hayes led the contest with four 3-pointers to tally 12 points.
Amaya Asher had the game-high of six assists and four steals, while
Amina Seck had the game-high of three-blocks.
How It Happened
Kentucky State found an early offensive rhythm, utilizing an 11-2 run capped by a
Saniah Sandlin layup to secure a 16-12 lead with 2:41 remaining in the first quarter. This momentum carried through the end of the period, as the Thorobreds entered the break holding a 21-16 advantage.
The Wildcats opened the second quarter with six unanswered points to knot the score at 21-21 by the 8:59 mark. Kentucky State responded immediately with a run of its own, reclaiming a 26-21 lead following an Adair-Mars layup at 7:19. Bolstered by 52.9% shooting from the field in the second quarter, the Thorobreds maintained their pace to head into halftime with a 46-39 lead.
In the third quarter, the Kentucky State defense stifled the Wildcats, holding them scoreless for more than two minutes. The Thorobreds capitalized on the drought with a short run to extend their lead to 62-43 with 1:37 remaining in the period. Fort Valley State answered with a late 6-1 run, but Kentucky State maintained a comfortable 63-49 advantage heading into the final frame.
The Thorobreds continued to pull away in the fourth, as a pair of
TaMaiya Mims free throws capped a 9-2 run to push the lead to 72-51 with 6:00 remaining in regulation. Although Fort Valley State found a late seven-point surge, the Wildcats could not overcome a deficit that grew as large as 23 points. Kentucky State remained in control down the stretch to secure the 79-63 victory.
Up Next
League play will continue as the Thorobreds as they begin their Georgia road swing meeting Fort Valley State again on Feb. 5 and Clark Atlanta on Feb. 7.
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