Charlotte, N.C. – Johnson C. Smith University took care of a winless Claflin University 86-71 in a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Southern Division women's basketball contest, Wednesday in Brayboy Gym.
The win pushed Johnson C. Smith overall record to 8-8 and 4-3 against CIAA teams.
The road loss drops Claflin to 0-15 on the season and 0-8 in conference play.
Aubrianna Bonner led the Golden Bulls with a game-high 29 points and 11 steals.
Le'Zarea Bowens and
Malia Rivers added 14 points each for Johnson C. Smith.
Dashia Jackson led the Lady Panthers with a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounding.
Johnson C. Smith outscored Claflin 26-12 in the second quarter to push its first quarter lead to double-digits for a 51-31 halftime advantage.
In the third quarter, the Golden Bulls expanded their lead to 75-46 by scoring 24 of the period's 37 points.