WBB: PUTTING THE "D" IN CONCORD

STRONG DEFENSE LIFTS LADY LIONS PAST WJU

In basketball it is said that shooting comes and goes, but defense shows up every day.

The Concord's women's basketball team's consistent defense kept them in the game until the offense arrived in a 75-60 win over Wheeling Jesuit in a WVIAC contest Wednesday night at the Carter Center.

The Lady Lions shot only .222 (8-36) from the field in the 1st half, but limited the visiting Lady Cardinals to .278 (10-36) and trailed only 27-24 at halftime.  CU went on an 11-0 run early in the 2nd half to take the lead, then fell behind 37-35, only to embark on a 19-6 run to claim a 54-43 advantage with 9:55 to go.  Concord would lead by double figures for the final seven minutes of the game.
Amanda Smith Jumper vs WJU

The Lady Lions shot .563 (18-32) in the 2nd half in outscoring the Cardinals 51-33. 

CU limited Wheeling Jesuit for .314 (22-70) shooting on the night. 

The Lady Lions were nearly flawless from the free throw line, converting 21 of 22 attempts (.955).

Jolysa Brown and Andrea Bertrand each posted double-doubles to lead five Concord players in double figures.  Brown finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Bertrand went for 14 and 12.  The duo combined for 11 offensive rebounds. 

Brown would also record four assists, two steals and a blocked shot and was a perfect 10-10 from the free throw line.

Camisha Alexander chipped in 16 points, all in the second half.  Amanda Smith added 15 points; Anna Truckley contributed 10 points and six rebounds.

For Wheeling Jesuit (1-6, 0-5), Emily Robinson scored a game-high 29 points.

Wednesday's victory was Concord's fourth in a row.


Up next for Concord (6-1, 4-1) is a matchup against WVIAC foe Pitt-Johnstown on Saturday, December 10 at the Carter Center.  Tip-off is set for 1:00 pm.  The game will be followed by the CU men's team taking on the Mountain Cats.

Saturday's game will be broadcast on ESPN Radio 102.3 The Ticket (WMTD, Hinton/Princeton/Beckley), starting with the “Mountain Lions Preview Show” at 12:40 pm.  Concord will provide Live Stats and streaming video.
Links to the video, Live Stats and the radio webcast can be found in the top navigation bar on the women's basketball homepage on the new-look cumountainlions.com.


(statistics provided by CU SID GA Becky Brouse)


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