PETERSBURG, VA --The Virginia State women's basketball team got a 30-point performance from the bench, but fell 64-49 to the Claflin Panthers at home Saturday.
Kiara Beal led the Trojans (6-3, 1-1) with 12 points and two steals. Shayla Wyatt tacked on four points and three steals and Michaela Lane helped out with three points and three blocks.
Led by Kendahl Spearman's three offensive rebounds, Virginia State did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 11 boards that resulted in 12 second chance points.
Virginia State forced 18 Claflin turnovers while committing 15 themselves in Saturday's game. The Trojans turned those takeaways into 15 points on the other end of the floor. Wyatt's three steals led the way for Virginia State.
How It Happened
Virginia State started out the scoring by going on a 5-0 run, culminating in a bucket from Lane, to take an early lead with 7:41 left in the first quarter. Claflin then responded to tie things up at 15-15 heading into the second quarter. Virginia State capitalized on seven Claflin turnovers in the period, turning them into seven points on the other end of the floor.
The Panthers then took control in the second quarter and the Trojans entered haltime behind 33-28.
Virginia State's deficit continued to grow after halftime, and the Trojans faced a 46-35 disadvantage heading to the fourth quarter. Virginia State took advantage of five Claflin turnovers in the quarter, scoring two points off of takeaways.
Virginia State could not pull any closer in the fourth, losing by a final of 64-49. Virginia State took advantage of its opportunities in the post, scoring eight of its 14 points in the paint.
Game Notes
» The Virginia State bench made an impact by adding 30 points to its scoring output.
» Virginia State lost despite a 33-30 rebounding advantage.
» The Virginia State defense forced 18 turnovers.
» Virginia State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 11 offensive boards in the game.
» Kiara Beal led the Trojans with 12 points.
» Virginia State got a team-high seven rebounds from Kendahl Spearman.
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