Ladyjacks Thrive Over Privateers in Southland Conference Opener, 88-29
1/2/2021 5:01:00 PM | Women's Basketball
NACOGDOCHES, Texas --
The Ladyjacks (9-2, 1-0 SLC) dominated its Southland Conference opener Saturday afternoon with a double-sided victory against New Orleans (3-4, 0-1 SLC), 88-29.
GAME AT FIRST GLANCE
SFA capitalized off of UNO's turnovers to quickly boost a 1st half lead, with 37 of its 52 points coming from the Privateers' mistakes. UNO converted on only two field goals in the first 20 minutes of play, where the visitors shot 11.1 percent (2-18) and scored 11 total points in the half. The second half continued the same trend, as the Ladyjacks limited its opponent to eight field goals on the outing and 18.2 percent shooting.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
The Ladyjacks forced 35 Privateers' turnovers, along with scoring 26 second chance points, 33 bench points, and 36 paint points to solidify the victory. SFA chipped in 19 assisted baskets off of 30-64 made field goals, counting for 46.9 percent.
STANDOUT LADYJACK PERFORMANCES
Pilgrim's Player of the Game Alyssa Mayfield finished with 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3-PT.) and five rebounds. Other impactful Ladyjack contributions came from Zya Nugent (14 points, four assists, two steals) and Aiyana Johnson (12 points, seven rebounds, two assists).
UP NEXT
The Ladyjacks will continue Southland Conference action on Wednesday, January 6th against Texas A&M Corpus Christi at William R. Johnson Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
The Ladyjacks (9-2, 1-0 SLC) dominated its Southland Conference opener Saturday afternoon with a double-sided victory against New Orleans (3-4, 0-1 SLC), 88-29.
GAME AT FIRST GLANCE
SFA capitalized off of UNO's turnovers to quickly boost a 1st half lead, with 37 of its 52 points coming from the Privateers' mistakes. UNO converted on only two field goals in the first 20 minutes of play, where the visitors shot 11.1 percent (2-18) and scored 11 total points in the half. The second half continued the same trend, as the Ladyjacks limited its opponent to eight field goals on the outing and 18.2 percent shooting.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
The Ladyjacks forced 35 Privateers' turnovers, along with scoring 26 second chance points, 33 bench points, and 36 paint points to solidify the victory. SFA chipped in 19 assisted baskets off of 30-64 made field goals, counting for 46.9 percent.
STANDOUT LADYJACK PERFORMANCES
Pilgrim's Player of the Game Alyssa Mayfield finished with 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3-PT.) and five rebounds. Other impactful Ladyjack contributions came from Zya Nugent (14 points, four assists, two steals) and Aiyana Johnson (12 points, seven rebounds, two assists).
UP NEXT
The Ladyjacks will continue Southland Conference action on Wednesday, January 6th against Texas A&M Corpus Christi at William R. Johnson Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
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