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The Delaware State University women’s basketball team earned its second victory of the year with a 72-63 win over the American University Eagles on Friday.
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Junior guard Skylah Kemp led the team in points in the win with 18.
Two other DSU players scored in double digits: sophomore guard Maya McCorkle (10) and Sophomore forward Anise Geiger (12).
Delaware State had the advantage in multiple categories in the game, which included fast-break points (9-1), points off of turnovers (8-7), turnovers (10-12), and assists (10-8).
DSU also had the advantage in shooting, with the team shooting 42%(23-55) and American shooting 40 %(21-53). Delaware State also outshot the Eagles from the three-point line, with the team shooting 23 % (9-23) and AU shooting 40 % (5-17). The Hornets also had the advantage from the free-throw line, shooting 77% (17-22, and the Eagles had 73% (16-22.
Game Recap:
Delaware State leads by six at the end of the first quarter.
The Hornets came out ready to rock, with the team outscoring the Eagles 12-6 in the opening quarter. Maya McCorkle had three points and picked up three rebounds during this time.
The Hornets led by nine at the end of the first half.
American came out with some juice in the early minutes of the second quarter as they outscored DSU 18-13 to slice the deficit to one point (25-24) with 4:39 left in the first half.
Delaware State punched back by dashing off on a 14-6 run to take a 39-30 edge into halftime. Skylah Kemp and senior guard Channing Williams led the charge as they scored nine of the 14 points.
DSU trails by one at the end of the third quarter.
The Eagles came out at halftime ready to take charge, and they did as the team outscored the Hornets 17-7 in the third to take a 47-46 advantage into the fourth.
Delaware State takes home a 72-63 win!
DSU shook off the bad vibes they had in the third and went on a 26-16 run in the fourth to seal a 72-63 win over American. Anise Geiger had the hot hand during this time, scoring 10 of the 16 points.
Team Stats
| Statistics |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 21-53 | 23-55 |
| Field Goal % | 40 | 42 |
| 3PT | 5-17 | 9-23 |
| Three Point % | 29 | 39 |
| FT | 16-22 | 17-22 |
| Free Throw % | 73 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 33 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 26 | 25 |
| Assists | 8 | 10 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 7 | 8 |
| Fast Break Points | 1 | 9 |
| Points in Paint | 30 | 28 |
| Fouls | 19 | 20 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 3 | 14 |
| Percent Led | 9 | 86 |
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