TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University women's basketball team hosted the Delaware Blue Hens on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers (16-9, 8-6 CAA) defeated the Blue Hens (10-16, 6-8 CAA) 70-57 to extend Towson's winning streak to three.
Kylie Kornegay-Lucas led the Tigers with 15 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and four steals.
Kayla Morris finished with nine points, ten rebounds and five blocks.
Key Stats vs Delaware:
- Towson finished with a season-high 19 assists today.
- The Tigers shot 43.1% (28-65) from the floor which is fourth highest total this season.
- Chloe Wilson finished with 23 points and nine rebounds for the Blue Hens.
How It Happened vs Delaware:
- The Tigers opened the first quarter with a 6-0 run with Kayla Morris blocking Delaware's first three shots.
- The Blue Hens scored the following seven points to take a one-point lead.
- Anasia Staton gave Towson the lead back after knocking down back-to-back baskets.
- The Tigers closed out the first quarter with a 7-3 run highlighted by a Patricia Anumgba corner three to have a 20-13 advantage.
- The teams traded baskets to open the second quarter, then Delaware went on an 8-0 run to knot the score at 29.
- The teams exchanged small runs to remain tied, but Alexia Nelson and Morris each made a late jumper to give Towson a 37-33 edge going into halftime.
- The Blue Hens tied the score for the third time to start the third quarter, but the Tigers went on a 11-2 run to lead 50-41.
- Towson led 60-47 at the end of the third quarter after the Tigers finished the quarter outscoring Delaware 10-6.
- The Blue Hens started the fourth quarter with a 6-0 run to cut the deficit down to seven, which forced the Tigers to take a timeout.
- Out of the timeout, Towson went on a 6-0 run themselves to restore a 13-point advantage.
- Delaware tried to make a late comeback, cutting the deficit to single digits, but two late mid-range jumpers from Morris and Kylie Kornegay-Lucas sealed a 70-57 win for the Tigers.
Inside the Numbers vs Delaware:
- Towson held the Blue Hens to a season-low 31.6% (18-57) from the floor today.
- Alexia Nelson has finished in double figures in seven of the last eight games after scoring 11 points today.
- Patricia Anumgba totaled a career-high seven assists while adding ten points.
Next Game:
The Tigers hit the road to face the College of Charleston on Friday, March 1st at 7 p.m. The game will be streamed on FloHoops.