Raleigh, NC (December 15, 2021) – Fayetteville State utilized an aggressive third quarter to overpower Shaw in its 80-49 conference opener victory in Raleigh, NC. The Broncos (4-4 overall, 1-0 CIAA) established a 23-1 run in the third quarter to advance from a 31-27 halftime standing to a 59-33 advantage after three quarters. The Bears drop to 3-6 overall and 0-1 in the conference.
Keayna McLaughlin, who led the Broncos with 18 points for the game, had nine points during the run.
Rasheka Simmons played a complete game with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 7 steals, and 5 assists.
Aniylah Bryant and
Flore Ngasamputu both finished with 12 points each.
London Thompson led the game with 11 rebounds to go along with her 6 assists and 5 points.
Fayetteville State forced the Bears to commit 22 turnovers with 16 steals. The high-pressure defense led to 24 points from the miscues and 20 fast break points. The Broncos also out-rebounded Shaw 51-26.
Shaw's Makenzie Pollard led the game with 21 points. The Bears led by seven points in the first quarter (5:43) before the game broke away in favor of the Broncos.
Fayetteville State will travel to Virginia State on Saturday, December 18
th and to Elizabeth City State on Monday the 20
th before the Holiday break.
