WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Chowan University women's basketball team continued their non-conference schedule on Friday evening, traveling to Winston-Salem State University for a matchup against Rams. The Hawks would take an early first quarter lead and win the third quarter 18-11 but ultimately Winston-Salem State held on for the 65-44 win at C.E. Gaines Center.
Chowan opened the contest with quick scores from Alexandria James-Fearon and Daneesha Briggs who connected on back-to-back three-pointers to give the Hawks a 9-5 advantage midway through the first quarter. Winston-Salem State responded with a run of their own, closing the period with a 15-3 stretch to take a 20-12 lead.The Rams continued to build their advantage in the second quarter, taking a 39-21 lead into halftime.
Chowan came out of the locker room dialed in for the third quarter. The Hawks began chipping away at the deficit as James-Fearon scored inside and converted the free throw, while Keilana Johnson added a pair of baskets. Davis and Muhammad also contributed at the line before Jordyn Adderly and Muhammad scored inside. A fast-break basket from Muhammad brought Chowan within six, 44-38, with the quarter closing out 50-39. Chowan found scores from Sa'ni Savage, Davis, and Jamyah Parker in the final quarter but the Rams would secure a 65-44 victory.
THE BASICS
Final Score: Chowan 44, Winston-Salem State 65
Records: Chowan (1-1), Winston-Salem State (1-0)
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (C.E. Gaines Center)
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Davis led the Hawks offensively with 10 points, shooting 8-of-12 from the free-throw line. She also added two assists and three rebounds. James-Fearon finished with six points and a team-high eight rebounds while recording three steals and a block.
Briggs, Muhammad, and Savage each contributed six points. Briggs knocked down two three-pointers and collected five rebounds, while Muhammad added two rebounds and a steal. Savage finished with six rebounds and a steal. Johnson recorded four points, a rebound, an assist, and three steals, while Banks contributed three points, three rebounds, and two steals. Parker added three points, including a three-pointer in the closing minute.
As a team, the Hawks shot 65.2 percent from the free-throw line (15-of-23). Chowan collected 39 rebounds, dished out four assists, and recorded 13 steals.
UP NEXT
Chowan travels to Coker University on Tuesday, November 17th to take on the Cobras in a non-conference match up scheduled for a 5:30 PM in start time in Hartsville, S.C.
