Arlington, VA – The Centenary (NJ) women's basketball team faced a tough outing on the road, falling 75-50 in an Atlantic East Conference match-up on Saturday afternoon.
Inside the Box Score
The Cyclones worked to generate scoring opportunities but struggled to gain control in their latest match-up. The Cyclones capitalized on defensive pressure, converting turnovers into seventeen points, while also finding success in transition with nine fast-break points. They dominated inside with twenty-six points in the paint and received solid contributions from the bench, which added fourteen points. Despite their efforts, Centenary managed just seven second-chance points and was unable to erase the deficit, as the lead changed twice but was never reclaimed. The Cyclones will look to regroup as they move forward in conference play.Despite forcing turnovers and generating seven second-chance points, Centenary was unable to establish momentum offensively. The Cyclones shot just one-for-twelve from three-point range and struggled to close the gap, as the lead changed twice but was never regained.
Game Standouts
Vatijah Davis led the Cyclones' offensive effort, scoring a game-high 22 points on 9-of-20 shooting, including one three-pointer. She was aggressive on the boards, securing eight rebounds while also contributing two assists and a steal. Her ability to generate points in the paint and from mid-range was a key factor in Centenary's scoring production.
Alexandra Koon provided a valuable scoring boost off the bench, finishing with 10 points on an efficient 4-of-7 shooting from the field. She also grabbed four rebounds and added a steal in her 22 minutes on the court. Her ability to find scoring opportunities helped keep Centenary competitive throughout the contest.
