Women's Basketball 2/6/2021 6:11:00 PM

NGU Takes Care of Converse on Senior Day

Box Score Tigerville, SC - North Greenville took care of business with a 77-56 win on senior day against the Valkyries of Converse College at Hayes Gymnasium. The Crusaders shot an impressive 50.0% from the field and outscored Converse in every quarter. Four Crusaders hit double digits in points, with Journey Muhammad scoring the most with eleven.

Results

Score: NGU 77 / CONV 56
Location: Hayes Gymnasium / Tigerville, SC
Records: NGU 5-3, 5-3 CC / CONV 3-10, 2-7 CC

Recap

Haylee Luttrell started the game off on a positive note by hitting two three pointers to help the Crusaders jump out to a 7-0 lead. After a run by Converse, Jouney Muhammad would come through with two three pointers of her own to put NGU back up by six. The two teams would trade baskets late in the quarter, with the Valkyries putting up a last second jump shot to cut the North Greenville lead to three at the end of the quarter.
NGU would again lead the 2nd quarter off with momentum, scoring the first five points. Down by ten, Converse was able to get back into the game by scoring eight consecutive points. However, the Crusaders would end the half by scoring four points by way of free throws to take a six point lead into halftime.
The 3rd quarter would result in North Greenville continuing to slowly but surely add to the lead, eventually leading by as much as thirteen in the quarter. That lead included an eight point run, four of which were scored by Savannah Hughes.
North Greenville would continue to build on their lead in the 4th quarter. A 12-3 run ending with a jump shot by Jykya Bell would give the Crusaders their largest lead of 23 points. Four free throws and a three pointer put the Valkyries deficit back down to 16, but a three pointer by Morgan Vulpis and four free throws by Abi Oates allowed the Crusaders to end the game winning by 21 points.

Individual

Journey Muhammad once again led in points for the game, scoring 11 while also providing 2 rebounds and a steal.
Tolisha Walker put together a solid performance off the bench with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and a steal.
Haylee Luttrell posted 10 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, and a steal.

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