MURFREESBORO, N.C. – In the matchup between division leaders, Shorter sat at the top of the South Division, while Chowan led the East Division. Both teams entered the game with identical 11-2 conference records, but it was Chowan who came out on top.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 57, Shorter 49

RECORDS | Chowan 15-2 (12-2 CC), Shorter 16-4 (11-3 CC)

LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C. 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The Hawks dominated in the paint, scoring 34 points, and capitalized on second-chance opportunities with 23 points. They also put up 16 points off turnovers, while their bench added a solid 19 points. Throughout the game, the Hawks maintained control, holding the lead for nearly the entire contest, with only one lead change.

Meara Carter recorded another double-double this season, collecting 15 rebounds and scoring 10 points. She also blocked two shots. Yasmine Brown led the offense with 17 points and also contributed defensively, recording three steals. Nyeisha Savage added eight rebounds and nine points for the Hawks victory. 

UP NEXT

The Hawks will pick up conference play when they head to UNC Pembroke on Wednesday, February 12th at 5:30 PM.