PETERSBURG, VA --The Virginia State women's basketball team held Indiana (PA) to just 20 percent from 3-point range in a 2-for-10 shooting performance, but fell 70-32 to the Crimson Hawks at home Sunday.

Shayla Wyatt led the Trojans (1-1) with six points. Sydney Roberts tacked on six points and Maya Ellis helped out with two points and two steals.

Virginia State's defense held Indiana (PA) to only 20 percent shooting from beyond the arc. The Crimson Hawks did not have much luck cleaning up their misses on the offensive glass either, as they finished with nine offensive rebounds and managed 11 second chance points.

How It Happened

Virginia State struggled out of the gate, falling behind 25-4 at the end of the first quarter.

The Trojans continued to lose ground in the second quarter and faced a 43-11 halftime deficit.

Virginia State's deficit continued to grow after halftime, and the Trojans faced a 56-20 disadvantage heading to the fourth quarter. Virginia State played well near the basket, scoring six of its nine points in the paint.

Virginia State could not pull any closer in the fourth, losing by a final of 70-32. Virginia State took advantage of its opportunities in the post, scoring 10 of its 12 points in the paint.

Game Notes

» Virginia State played solid perimeter defense, holding Indiana (PA) to 20 percent from three point land on 10 attempts.
» The Virginia State bench came alive by scoring 18 points to its scoring output.
» The Virginia State defense forced 20 turnovers.
» Sydney Roberts and Jada Coleman led the Trojans with six points apiece.
» Virginia State got four rebounds from both Gabrielle Gerald and Savana Goodson.

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