SPARTANBURG, S.C. –
Aurora Roberts and
MaKayla Smith both scored in double figures, while
Destiny Johnson added nine points, eight rebounds, and three assists, to lead the Lees-McRae women's basketball team its first victory of the season with a 57-54 win over host Converse in the Conference Carolinas action this afternoon.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Lees-McRae – 57; Converse – 54
LOCATION: Tom and Tracy Hannah Gymnasium – Spartanburg, South Carolina
RECORDS: Lees-McRae (1-6/1-4), Converse (3-6/2-4)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Roberts shot 5 of 11 from the field for 13 points to go along with five rebounds and a team-high and career-high six steals, while Smith shot 5 of 9 from the field for 11 points and added four assists.
- Malikah Meyers and Jessica Henderson both finished with seven points, while Meyers chipped in four assists and three steals.
- Jala Holloman finished with four points, four rebounds, and four steals in her return to the court, with Arriana Lizarraga tallying four points and six rebounds.
- Lees-McRae sprinted out of the gates by scoring seven of the first 10 points but failed to maintain the momentum as the Valkyries used a late jumper to take a 15-11 lead after 10 minutes of action.
- Converse held a sizable lead for the majority of the second quarter and held a 32-24 halftime lead.
- The Bobcats outscored the hosts 14-10 in the third frame to cut the deficit to 42-38 at the final intermission.
- Lees-McRae recaptured the lead on a three-point field goal by Smith with five minutes remaining and used late free throws by Henderson and Johnson to clinch the conference victory.
- The Bobcats forced 27 Converse turnovers en route to a 25-14 edge in points off turnovers.
FOR THE FOES:
- Sydney Wilson scored a game-high 22 points to go along with five rebounds to pace the Valkyries.
- Lindsey Hardin tallied 10 points and two rebounds.
UP NEXT:
The Bobcat will return to the McNair & Debi Tornow Court on Tuesday, Dec. 14 as they host Mount Olive at 5 p.m.
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