COLUMBIA, KY – Florida National University Women's Basketball team suffered a tough loss to #15 ranked Lindsey Wilson College on Monday night (Oct. 28th) the contest was played at Biggers Sports Center (Lindsey Wilson College Gym) – Columbia, Ky.
BOX SCORE
INSIDE THE MATCH-UP:
Final Score: Florida National University 43, Lindsey Wilson College 89
Records: Florida National University (1-3), Lindsey Wilson College (1-0)
Location: Biggers Sports Center – Columbia, Ky.
Florida National University Starters:
Adria Stewart ,
Brianna Richardson,
Ashley Williams,
Brandilyn Robertson,
Shannon Roseensteel
Lindsey Wilson College Starters: Reagan Turner, DeAsia Outlaw, Haeli Howard, Maleigha Oldham, J'Nayah Hall
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Lindsey Wilson scored the game's first 14 points en route to a 28-10 first-quarter lead. The Blue Raiders — thanks to its defense that finished with 21 steals — extended the lead to as many as 36 points in the second quarter.
- The Blue Raiders shot nearly 77 percent in the second frame, making 10-of-13 shots during the 10-minute stretch.
- Lindsey Wilson ultimately led by 47 points late in the second half en route to the 46-point win, 89-43.
- The Blue Raiders finished the game hitting 44.9 percent (31-of-69) of their shots, including 10 for 25 from beyond the 3-point arc.
GAME STATS:
- FNU shot 26.7% from the field on 16-of-60 shooting overall.
- FNU shot 13.6% from downtown on 3-of-22 shooting.
- FNU recorded 53.3 FT% on 8-of-15 shooting overall.
- Lindsey Wilson College hit 44.9% of its shots from the paint and 40.0% from the long range.
- Applying the pressure on the defensive side, the Conquistadors forced 12 turnovers and recorded 3 steals.
FNU HIGHLIGHTS:
- Adria Stewart scored a team-high 9 points, and added 3 rebounds.
- Destiny Lindsey led the Conquistadors on the boards with amazing 9 rebounds and she also noted 1 steal and 1 assist.
- N'madria Reynolds came of the bench with 7 points and she also noted 1 rebound.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- FNU record now is 1-3 this season.
- FNU away record to 1-3.
- 8 players saw at least 20 minutes of action for the Conquistadors.
- Lindsey Wilson College out-rebounded Florida National 47-44 in the contest.
WHAT'S NEXT:
Florida National University men's basketball team will now face Johnson & Wales University on Tuesday, November 5th at 8:00 Pm. The game will take place at North Miami, FL.