Mars Hill, N.C. – Playing three games in four days, the Anderson University women's basketball team enjoyed its most successful team output of the season defeating South Atlantic Conference opponent Mars Hill Tuesday evening, 88-60, to open the conference slate for the 2016-17 campaign.
With the victory, Anderson moves to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the conference while the loss drops Mars Hill to 1-4 on the year and 0-1 in the SAC.
The Trojans were led by freshman Madison Baggett and junior Kaylee Koerperich career nights with Baggett scoring 22 points, pulling down six rebounds, dishing out seven assists, recording four steals in 32 minutes of action, all career bests. Koerperich scored 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the floor while grabbing seven rebounds to eclipse her previous career highs. Also reaching double-digit scoring was senior Nakia Young with 12 and freshman Alexy Mollenhauer chipping in 10.
Contributing the rest of the scoring for the Black and Gold was senior Bailey Sims, with nine points and five rebounds, sophomore Erika Martin with nine points and three offensive rebounds for the Trojans. Senior Jasmine Franklin dropped in eight while ripping down 10 boards with senior Heather Jankowy netting three points and dishing out four assists while sophomore Sara Goble and freshman Hannah Hodges each scored a basket.
Anderson led wire to wire enjoying its best shooting percentages of the season. As a team the Trojans shot 50.7% (35-69) from the floor, 45.5% (5-11) from 3-point range and 72.2% (13-18) from the foul line. The 28 point win is the largest win on the young season with the 88 points scored being the most points scored to date.
Head Coach Jonathon Barbaree's Thoughts: "I thought we did a great job defensively tonight, especially in the first half and that set the tone. The Second half not so much, but overall I was really pleased with the win. It's always good to get that first conference win under your belt. The thing I love most about this team is that anyone can step up any night. That's a true team."
EXTRA DRIBBLE
-The Black and Gold led for 38:51 with the game being tied for 1:09.
-10 out of the 11 players recording minutes for Anderson, 10 scored at least two points.
- The Trojans out rebounded the Lions 52-32.
- Five of the six games played have had a different Trojan as the leading scorer (including exhibition).
UP NEXT
Anderson will enjoy a quick break before finishing off its four-game road swing when it travels to SAC opponent Queens on Saturday, December 3. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m.