CNU 93, GC 60 

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – CNU’s women’s basketball team defeated Greensboro College Sunday afternoon 93-60.  

The Lady Captains took control early as they led at halftime 48-30.  CNU was 19-of-39 (49%) from the floor, 1-of-4 (25%) on three-point attempts and 9-of-13 (69%) from the free throw line.  CNU held the Lady Pride to 9-of-25 (36%) shooting from the field, 3-of-10 (30%) on threes and 9-of-12 (75%) from the free throw line. 

The second half was the same as the Lady Captains continued their pressure defense and forced 22 Greensboro turnovers for the game.  The Lady Pride finished the second half on just 6-of-33 (18%) shooting from the floor, 3-of-14 (21%) on threes and 15-of-18 (83%) from the charity stripe.  CNU finished 13-of-27 (48%) from the field in the second half, 5-of-8 (63%) on threes and 14-of-15 (93%) from the free throw line. 

For the game, GC finished 15-of-58 (26%) from the floor, 6-of-24 (25%) on threes and 24-of-30 (80%) from the free throw line.  The Lady Captains finished 32-of-66 (49%) from the floor, 6-of-12 (50%) on three’s and 23-of-28 (82%) from the charity stripe. 

The Pride were led by Paris Buckner and Christina Daniels finished with 12 points each. 

GC record 7-9, 2-4; Streak L2; Up next at Methodist, 2-4, 5:30 p.m.