DAHLONEGA, GA. – The Nova Southeastern Women’s Basketball team made history on Friday afternoon. Tenacious defense from the Sharks led to a record-breaking 111 points scored, the most points scored in a single game in program history. Delaney Wolfe led the way with 22 points.
SCORE: No. 16 Nova Southeastern 111, Clayton State 44
RECORDS: No. 16 Nova Southeastern 3-0, Clayton State 0-3
LOCATION: Lynn Cottrell Arena at the UNG Convocation Center | Dahlonega, Ga.
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First Half – Back-to-back three-pointers from Alana Ellis jump started a 28-4 run capped off by a layup from Jess Moors. The Sharks offensive onslaught continued as back-to-back three-pointers from Kailyn Terrell and Dash Shaw closed a 34-7 quarter for NSU. Aubrey Stupp and Payton Graber started the action, scoring the Sharks first six points of the second quarter. Shortly after, a layup from Delaney Wolfe gave the Sharks a 30-point advantage. NSU would continue to wreak havoc defensively throughout the rest of the quarter and took a commanding 50-19 lead heading into the half.
Second Half – A three-pointer from Delaney Wolfe jump started a 29-5 run for NSU. With 1:55 left in the quarter, a layup from Alana Ellis extended the Sharks lead to 56 points. Dash Shaw would close out the Shark scoring in the quarter, putting NSU up 88-30 as they headed into the final frame. At the midway point of the fourth, a Jess Moors layup put the Sharks over the century mark. Tenacious defense from NSU continued to pose problems for Clayton State as Nova Southeastern would go on to win Friday afternoon’s road matchup 111-44.
Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry – Our players are playing so hard defensively. We forced thirty turnovers and executed the game plan well. With seven players in double figures and 26 assists, it’s evident we are a selfless team. To set a school record for points scored in a single game this early in the season is exciting to experience.
Delaney Wolfe – I thought we shared the ball so well as a team and this helped us achieve the highest score in program history! It was such a fun game to play and I thought our defensive intensity helped roll over to our offense in this game.
Nova Southeastern takes on North Georgia in the second half of a back-to-back on Saturday, Nov. 15. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. EST.
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