LAS VEGAS – The Hatters lead for all four quarters as they downed Albany, 61-40, Sunday afternoon in the Cox Pavilion.
Both sides traded layups to opening the scoring with each making a mark within the first two minutes. UAlbany's Karyn Sanford drained a three at the 4:39 mark of the first quarter putting the New York-based squad up, 7-6, but that would be the only lead the Great Danes managed.
While it was a two-point game after one quarter, 11-9 SU, the Hatters opened the second quarter on a 10-2 run, which increased the advantage to double digits around halfway through the second quarter with a Layup from Jaelyn Talley capping the run, 21-11 Hats, 5:21 left in the second quarter. Albany chipped the lead down to nine, 30-21, to close out the frame.
Head coach
Lynn Bria has spoke about the third quarter typically being a tough quarter, but Stetson maintained the advantage after Albany put in their best performance of the game in the frame. The Great Danes scored 14 in the quarter, but the Hatters bested them with 16, successfully repelling runs made by the opposition.
Stetson put away the America East-side in the fourth quarter with only allowing Albany to make two field goals in the final 10 minutes, en route to the 21-point victory in the Cox Pavilion
Kiya Turner led all scorers and all rebounders with 13 points, nine boards coupled with four assists. Jaelyn Talley [12] and
Khamya McNeal [10] also hit double figures.
Alyssa Hargrove contributed with nine points and six assists. Anabel Ellison grabbed five rebounds while making her first start in a Hatters uniform. Jordan Peete and
Maddie Novak recorded eight and seven points respectively, off the bench.
The Hatters return to DeLand for a few days of recovery before facing Denver on Friday in the Edmunds Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program is driven by a shared purpose. It is what inspires, motivates and binds us together. More than a task, a reason for being. THE HATTER PURPOSE is to create and provide an experience of a lifetime through teamwork and relationships to achieve excellence. This purpose is achieved through five Core Values: Communication, Integrity, Excellence, Value People and Commitment. To learn more about the HATS program and our Core Values, visit GoHatters.com/HATS (PDF).
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