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North Carolina Central University Women's Basketball Team Faces Challenges in Win Against Georgia Southern University

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The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) women's basketball team, with only seven active players, threatened to pull off a surprising win against Georgia Southern University on Sunday. However, despite a strong showing in the first quarter, NCCU ultimately fell 73-65, with Georgia Southern completing a two-game sweep. The Eagles' Anissa Rivera led the team with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Georgia Southern's Daeja Holmes scored a game-high 19 points.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NCCU women's basketball team had only seven active players on Sunday, facing a significant disadvantage against Georgia Southern University.
  • Despite a strong start, NCCU missed 11 three-point attempts in a row, struggling to find their shooting rhythm.
  • Freshman Daeja Holmes scored a game-high 19 points, leading Georgia Southern to a crucial win.
  • NCCU's Necole Hope finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Faith Williams added 10 points and 5 assists.
  • Georgia Southern dominated the glass, outrebounding NCCU 55-33, and took advantage of NCCU's foul trouble, with all seven remaining players committing four fouls.
  • The loss marks the third of the season for NCCU, who will return to MEAC Southern Division play on February 27-28 against rival North Carolina A&T State University.

Statistics:

  • NCCU made half of their 3-point attempts in the first quarter, with four players making shots from long range.
  • Georgia Southern completed a two-game weekend sweep, improving their record to 11-10.
  • NCCU's Faith Williams played all 20 minutes in the first half and 39 total minutes, showcasing her endurance and contributions to the team.
  • Georgia Southern's Daeja Holmes scored 5 points in a row after NCCU regained the lead in the fourth quarter, propelling her team to a 73-65 win.

Sources:

  • North Carolina Central University (no date)
  • Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (no date)
  • North Carolina A&T State University Athletics (no date)

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