COCHRAN, Ga. - The Knights Women's Basketball team tipped off the season at home on Monday, November 9th as they hosted the Golden Eagles of Georgia Southern University - East. The Knights were looking to start the season with a win and build on the success of last season.
The Knights opened the game scoring the first four points and quickly expanded their lead to double digits. The lead grew to 15 points before ending the first quarter up 26-12. The Golden Eagles were unable to stop the Knights as they continued to add on points and the lead grew to 31 as the Knights led 50-19 at halftime.
The third quarter was filled with fouls as the pace slowed down but the Knights kept pouring on the points as they pulled away to a 82-33 lead at the end of the third quarter and looked to break the 100-point barrier. The Knights broke the barrier midway through the fourth quarter and coasted to a 106-47 win.
Newcomer
Maggie Westling was the breakout star as she recorded a double-double with 23 points and 14 rebounds.
Milanni Abdus-Salaam scored 16 points off the bench and
Claire Carlson added 15 points.
Mireia Pou recorded 10 assists and the Knights crashed the boards as they outrebounded the Golden Eagles 56-20.
The Knights will be back in action on Friday, November 13th as they head to Spartanburg, South Carolina to take on the Valkyries of Converse University. Tip off is scheduled for 6 PM EST.
