Hot Shooting in Solid Defense Lead Cobras over Wingate
Hot shooting and a stifling defensive effort powered the 21st-ranked Coker University women’s basketball team to a decisive 75-43 victory over Wingate University on Wednesday evening, closing out the home portion of the regular season inside the DeLoach Center.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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8 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 43 |
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19 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 75 |
Team Stats
Wingate
| Game Statistics | Wingate | #21 Coker |
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| Field Goals | (18-64) | (29-54) |
| Field Goal % | 28.1% | 53.7% |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Assists | 8 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 10 | 19 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 7 | 6 |
| Pts in the Paint | 28 | 36 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 5 | 8 |
| Bench Pts | 20 | 21 |
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Hot shooting and a stifling defensive effort powered the 21st-ranked Coker University women's basketball team to a decisive 75-43 victory over Wingate University on Wednesday evening, closing out the home portion of the regular season inside the DeLoach Center.
The Cobras were efficient on the offensive end, shooting 53.7 percent from the field and burying 10 three-pointers. Defensively, Coker forced 18 turnovers that led to 19 points and held the Bulldogs to just 28 percent shooting, never allowing Wingate to find a consistent rhythm.
BY THE NUMBERS:
#12 Coker 21-6 (16-5 SAC) | Wingate (18-9, 13-8 SAC)
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Coker connected on 29-of-54 shots from the floor (53.7 percent) and hit 10-of-18 three-pointers (55.6 percent).
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Ja'Kea Brunson scored all 14 of her points in the first half that included four three-pointers.
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Shawnteanna Tillman recorded all 16 of her points in the second half.
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Coker outrebounded Wingate, 38-33.
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The game was tied twice and there was only one lead change.
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Coker led for 37:18 of the game.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Kristynn Knight: 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Shawnteanna Tillman: 16 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
Ja'Kea Brunson: 14 point, 4 three-pointers, 5 rebounds, 4 steals
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The opening quarter featured one lead change and two ties before Coker University closed the period on a surge to take a 19-8 advantage.
In the second quarter, Ja'Kea Brunson caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down three consecutive three-pointers to stretch the lead. The Cobras maintained control the rest of the half and carried a 34-22 edge into the break.
Coker put the game out of reach in the third quarter, outscoring Wingate 19-9 to create separation. The lead swelled to as many as 40 points in the fourth quarter as the Cobras cruised to the 74-43 victory.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Coker closes out the regular season on Saturday at Emory & Henry. Tipoff inside the King Center is slated for 2PM and the game can be viewed on FloSports.