The Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) Women's Basketball Team (7-4) played at Kentucky Christian University (KCU) (3-10) on Friday, Dec. 13 to begin Christmas break.
MVNU struggled offensively in the first half, shooting just 25.7% from the floor in the first half and just 2-17 from three. MVNU entered the break trailing 24-28 to the Knights. MVNU got things going in the third quarter, taking a 31-30 lead with 8:12 left after a Serenitee Johnson three.
Trailing 40-41, a layup from Naomi Keib ignited a 9-0 run that shifted control over to the Lady Cougars for the rest of the game. MVNU held a 49-41 lead at the end of the third and outscored the hosts 25-13 in the period.
In the fourth, MVNU continued to stretch its lead and would go up by as many as 14 in the quarter. In the end, MVNU secured the 65-52 win on the road, improving to 7-4 on the season. MVNU shot 44% from the field and 31.2% in the second half of the game.
MVNU takes on Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m.
Inside the Box Score:
MVNU held KCU to 32% shooting from the floor and 23% from three.
MVNU shared the ball well, finishing with 19 assists to just 12 turnovers.
The Lady Cougars forced 21 turnovers and scored 19 points off them.
On the day, MVNU grabbed 19 offensive rebounds. The Lady Cougars also dominated the paint, outscoring the hosts 40-28.
Johnson – 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3PT), 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block.
Katie Sprang – 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3PT), 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, 1 assist.
Shalen Guilliams – 9 points (3-8 3PT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block.
Keib – 8 points (4-9 FG), 5 rebounds.
Teresa Maggio – 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists.
