TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University women's basketball team hosted the #9 Hampton Lady Pirates in the CAA Quarterfinals. The Tigers (20-10, 13-5 CAA) held the Lady Pirates to nine points in the second quarter as Towson won in convincing fashion, 87-65.
Kylie Kornegay-Lucas led Towson with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists while
Quinzia Fulmore registered her eighth double-double of the year with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Key Stats vs Hampton:
- The Tigers shot 48.4% from the field.
- Towson outrebounded the Lady Pirates 48-28.
- The Tigers finished with a season-high 87 points.
- Four Tigers registered double-digit points.
How It Happened vs Hampton:
- Towson opened the game on a 6-2 run with Skye Williams leading the way with four points.
- Hampton took an 11-7 lead after a 9-1 run midway through the first.
- The teams battled back and forth, but the Lady Pirates made consecutive baskets to take a 19-16 edge into the second quarter.
- Both teams traded early baskets, then Anissa Rivera knocked down consecutive threes to spark a 14-0 run.
- The teams exchanged baskets late with Kylie Kornegay-Lucas converting and-one opportunity to give the Tigers a 40-27 edge.
- Towson maintained a consistent lead, then went on a 10-2 run to have a 65-40 advantage with 2:01 left in the third.
- India Johnston drained a late three for the Tigers to have a 68-45 edge.
- Towson opened the fourth quarter with a 14-8 run to give the Tigers a 29-point lead, their biggest of the day.
- Both teams exchanged free throws, then Alina Sendar nailed a three for her first basket of the season.
- The Lady Pirates made two late baskets to reach the final score of 87-65.
Inside the Numbers vs Hampton:
- The Tigers improved to 3-0 against the Lady Pirates at home.
- Towson is now 17-4 when leading at halftime.
- Laura Harper is the first coach in program history to win 20 games in their first season.
- The Tigers scored 22 points off 16 Hampton turnovers.
Next Game:
Towson will play William & Mary in the CAA Semifinals tomorrow at 2 p.m. in SECU Arena.