SPARTANBURG, South Carolina - The University of Mount Olive women's basketball team defeated the Valkyries of Converse University 60-41 on Tuesday. This win takes the Trojans to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in Conference.
INSIDE THE SCORE
The Valkyries were the first on the scoreboard 2-0 with 6:40 left in the 1st quarter. The UMO offense went on a 5-0 run to earn a three-point lead 6-3 with 3:00 left in the first. The Trojans headed into quarter number two with a seven-point lead 14-7.
The Trojan offense did not stop there as they came into the second quarter with authority and increased their lead by 11, 19-8. Converse could not come within 11 of the Trojans for the remainder of the second quarter. Mount Olive headed into halftime with a 17 point lead 31-14.
In the beginning of the third quarter, the Valkyries took the first three points, coming within 15 of the Trojans. Mount Olive took back control as the fourth quarter approached 42-22.
The dominating Trojan offense did not stop as they remained in control for the conclusion of the contest. Mount Olive took a 19 point victory over the Valkyries 60-41.
COACHES COMMENTS
"Great to get a Conference road win tonight! We defended really well for the majority of the game, which helped us to overcome some offensive droughts. Sherry Johnson played one of her best defensive games of her career tonight- She really kept us energized on the defensive end of the floor! She had 5 steals and 5 assists and 6 rebounds!"
"Azariah Fields had a very well rounded game at the point tonight. She did a very good job taking care of the the ball and attacking the rim to get to the free line as well as knocking down her free throws. She came up with some big shots to lead us in scoring. We were very thankful for Laila, Iva, and Kaia's efforts on the boards for us. They had seven Rebounds each. They were putting in work on the boards," said Head Coach Wendy Lee.
MOUNT OLIVE LEADERS
Azariah Feilds led the Trojans with 19 points and three rebounds, while Ivanda Hudjakova took home seven rebounds.
VALKYRIES LEADERS
The Valkyries were led by Sydney Wilson with 11 points.
UP NEXT
Mount Olive will be back in Kornegay Arena as they take on Belmont Abbey College on December 3rd at 5:00 PM.
