LaQwesha Gamble had a team-high double-double of 15 points and 17 rebounds in the 71-56 loss to St. Aug
Box Score
Raleigh, NC – The Johnson C. Smith University women's basketball team dropped their first division game to St. Augustine's College 71-56 on Saturday afternoon inside Emery Gymnasium. JCSU moves to 19-2 overall, 12-2 in the CIAA, and 5-1 in the Southern Division; while the Lady Falcons improve to 14-9 overall, 8-5 conference, and 2-4 in the division.
The Lady Golden Bulls jumped out to a quick 7-2 lead in the first four minutes. St. Augustine's managed to tie then move ahead with two free throws (8-7) from Umeka Benson at the 12:23 mark. J.C. Smith trailed for the remainder of the period and faced a 33-21 deficit at halftime.
JCSU shot 36.7% (11-30) in the first and committed 20 turnovers. The Lady Falcons outscored Johnson C. Smith 16-5 off turnovers and 9-0 off second chance opportunities. Top scorer at the break was senior guard
Tyra Breaux (Baltimore, MD) with five points.
St. Augustine's maintained an advantage for the entire second half; leading by as much as 20 midway through the period. Johnson C. Smith made a push to get within 12 with 2:57 left to play, but ultimately lost 71-56.
J.C. Smith's shooting struggles continued in the second with a 27.7% (13-47) shooting from the field. SAC shot 36.9% (24-65) from the floor, 69% (20-29) from the free throw line, and 27% (3-11) from beyond the arc.
Junior guard
LaQwesha Gamble (Winter Haven, FL) emerged for a team-high 15 points, 17 rebounds, and two blocks. Breaux finished with eight, while junior guard
Terrica Jones (Raleigh, NC) and freshman forward
Racquel Davis (Bamberg, Germany) both chipped in seven points.
Allison Sikes led the Lady Falcons with 24 points and 10 boards, followed by Benson with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
Johnson C. Smith returns to divisional action at home against Shaw University on Monday, February 14th. The Lady Golden Bulls have selected this game for their annual “Pink Zone” breast cancer awareness contest. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside Brayboy Gymnasium.
