Tigerville, SC - NGU wrapped up its final home game of the regular season with a 90-59 victory over the Flying Fleet of Erskine College this afternoon at Hayes Gymnasium. The Crusaders outscored Erskine in every quarter, posting a 50.9 field goal percentage.
Haylee Luttrell led the way with 18 points.
Results
- Score: NGU 90 / ERSK 59
- Location: Hayes Gymnasium / Tigerville, SC
- Records: NGU 8-4, 8-4 CC / ERSK 0-13, 0-12
Recap
- NGU would put any doubt to rest early on in the game, posting a dominating 24-8 run. Erskine would get a small run going with five straight to draw within eleven, but NGU would end the opening quarter with two free throws by Journey Muhammad to lead 26-13 after one.
- The Flying Fleet would shoot even with the Crusaders early on in the 2nd quarter, but would eventually cool down, allowing the Crusaders to go on a twelve point run to lead by 25. The Crusaders would go on to lead 54-28 at halftime.
- After four points by NGU to begin the 3rd, Erskine would post an eight point run. However, the Crusaders would then get a run of their own going by scoring ten in a row. After another small run by the Flying Fleet, Abi Oates would finish off the quarter with a layup, giving NGU a 70-42 lead going into the 4th quarter.
- North Greenville would continue to build on the lead in the 4th, eventually leading by as much as 34 and ultimately winning by 31 points.
Individual
- Hayley Luttrell scored 18 points and provided 3 rebounds and 2 steals.
- Journey Muhammad posted 15 points with 4 steals, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds.
- Abi Oates had a strong day, recording 15 points and 2 rebounds.
Upcoming
- North Greenville will head to Franklin Springs, Georgia to face the Emmanuel Lions tomorrow with a scheduled start time of 5:00 PM.
