FAYETTEVILLE, NC -- Fayetteville State secured a commanding 77-62 victory over Johnson C. Smith University, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the court. The Broncos (9-6 overall, 4-2 CIAA) were led by standout performances from Nyah Wilkins and Morgan Graham, who combined for 21 rebounds. Wilkins also contributed 13 points, achieving a double-double, while Talia Trotter led all scorers with 26 points and added three steals.

Fayetteville State's defense was relentless, forcing 26 turnovers and converting them into 32 points. The Broncos shared the ball effectively, recording 16 assists on 30 made field goals, with Keayna McLaughlin and Daziyahna Wilson each dishing out four assists.

Talia Trotter commented on her mindset during the game, saying, "Just listening to the game plan Coach Reece had for us and having more intensity this game." Coach Tyreece Brown reflected on the team's progress, stating, "We are progressing. One thing I harp on them is that we are going to get everybody's best game. Of course, we are the defending champs, so everybody is going to play us tough and play us better. As they rise on us, we have to keep rising."

Despite the loss, Johnson C. Smith (3-11 overall, 1-6 CIAA) had notable performances from Betsey Burnett, who scored 23 points and made three steals, and Desiree Smith, who added 15 points and eight rebounds. 

The Broncos will travel to Raleigh, NC, to play Shaw on Thursday, January 19th, with games scheduled for 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Follow the action on fsubroncos.com/gameday.