ANDERSON, S.C – Four Trojan seniors combined for 50 points and 26 rebounds, as Anderson University women's basketball won its 32nd straight regular season home contest, 81-58, over South Atlantic Conference opponent Mars Hill on Saturday afternoon at the Abney Athletic Center.
With the victory, the Trojans improve to 22-4 overall and 17-3 in SAC play, while the Lions drop to 3-23 overall and 1-19 in conference action.
Senior Alexy Mollenhauer led all-scorers with 26 points while ripping down a game-high 16 rebounds. Junior Alexis Tate dropped in 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting while grabbing five rebounds. Senior Madison Baggett connected on 4-of-9 shots, including two three-point baskets to score 11 points for the Black and Gold. Freshman McKenzie Gadson netted eight points with four rebounds and three assists. Seniors Amari Grevious and Makayla Green scored eight and five points, respectively.
Mars Hill had two player notch double-digit scoring. De'Ja Marshall scored a team-high 17 points while grabbing seven rebounds. Tatum Boggs netted 15 points and pulled down six rebounds for the Lions.
Anderson led 44-35 at halftime while outscoring the Lions 37-23 in the second half of action to set the final score, 81-58. Mars Hill never led the contest, tying the Trojans once in the first period at 2-2.
"Today was a special day for a special group of Seniors, said head coach Jonathon Barbaree. "Just really excited we could finish the day with a win for them!"
"I thought we adjusted well to their changing defenses early on, but they're much tougher team than people give them credit", explained Barbaree. "The new staff at Mars Hill has done an excellent job this season and are only going to continue to get better each year."
"Again we want to thank our seniors, but we're not done yet", added Barbaree. "We look forward to seeing everyone back at the Abney on Wednesday!"
Anderson remains home to finish its regular season home schedule when it welcomes SAC foe Catawba. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 pm.
