Defense Clamps Down For Win
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern St. (10-1) | 23 | 41 | 64 |
| Quincy (6-3) | 31 | 18 | 49 |
| Austin, Texas (RCC) | |||
| Northeastern St. | Quincy |
|---|---|
| Pts: Taylor Lewis - 17 | Pts: Goldie, Daryle - 14 |
| Reb: Sarah Green - 7 | Reb: Cramsey, Lucy - 9 |
| Ast: 2 Players (#15, #24 - 3) | Ast: Cramsey, Lucy - 5 |
| Team Statistics | Northeastern St. | Quincy |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.4% (20-45 ) | 35.4% (17-48 ) |
| Rebounds | 30 | 33 |
| Assists | 11 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 22 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 19 | 10 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 16 | 11 |
| Pts in the Paint | 18 | 10 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 2 |
| Bench Pts | 26 | 5 |
AUSTIN, Texas --- Northeastern State overcame a sluggish first half with a brilliant final 20 minutes and knocked off Quincy (IL), 64-49, in the opening round of the St. Edward's New Year's Classic here Friday afternoon.
The 14th-ranked RiverHawks improved to 10-1 on the year. Quincy fell to 6-3.
NSU fell behind 31-23 at the half by shooting a dismal 29 percent from the floor in the period, while its opponents were 7-of-13 from behind the arc and 12-of-24 overall.
However, the RiverHawks shook off the rust from a 12-day layoff, by erupting for 41 points in the final half and limiting the Lady Hawks to only 18 points on 5-of-24 field goals.
Guards Taylor Lewis and Tosha Tyler scored 12 points apiece in the second half to lead NSU. Lewis finished with a game-high 17 and Tyler added 14. Sarah Green had seven rebounds for the RiverHawks as well.
Northeastern State will take on Saginaw Valley State at 12:30 p.m. Saturday on the final day of the event.
