Lynchburg, Va. — The University of Lynchburg ladies’s basketball group squared off in opposition to nationally-ranked Washington and Lee and was defeated, 67-33, on Saturday afternoon in Turner Gymnasium.
The Hornets (11-10, 4-8 ODAC) stored the sport shut early, trailing simply 7-5 halfway by means of the primary quarter led by Kayla Terry with all 5 factors. The No. 5 Generals (21-0, 12-0) closed the opening interval on an 8-2 run, taking a 15-7 lead after 10 minutes.
Washington and Lee continued to construct its benefit within the second quarter, outscoring Lynchburg 8-7 to take a 23-14 lead into halftime. Ashley Vandergrift supplied a spotlight with a 3-pointer off a turnover, whereas Kate Littlejohn added two free throws late within the half. Although the Hornets didn’t convert many probabilities from the sector, they hit all 4 of their photographs from the foul line within the first half and had been stout on protection, holding WLU to .333 p.c from the sector within the first 20 minutes.
The Generals delivered a decisive stretch within the third quarter, outscoring Lynchburg 21-6 to increase the result in 44-20. Kayla Sledge and Selah Parker every scored two factors from the free throw line, and Audra Petty added a basket within the paint.
Lynchburg confirmed resilience within the fourth quarter, scoring 13 complete factors, however had been unable to surmount the deficit. Petty led the Hornets offensively within the contest with 11 factors and three rebounds, whereas Terry completed with 5 factors on two-of-three capturing. Littlejohn added six factors and was a power on the defensive finish with 4 blocks and two steals, and (*5*) recorded three steals to associate with three assists.
Lynchburg completed the sport capturing .217 p.c from the sector and an ideal 10-for-10 from the free throw line. The Hornets pressured 17 turnovers and recorded six steals, however Washington and Lee held benefits in factors within the paint (34-6), second-chance factors (20-5), and fast-break factors (12-0).
The Hornets return to motion on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. once they journey to Hollins in Roanoke, Va.
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