UAPB Women Hoops: Five Lady Lions Score In Double Digits In UAPB Win Against Mississippi Valley State

ITTA BENA, MS —Five Lady Lions scored in double figures and UAPB defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devilettes 95-60 on the road Saturday.

The Lady Lions had five players score in double figures, led by Jelissa Reese, who had 16 points, four assists and two steals. Maori Davenport added a double-double from the bench with 13 points and 10 rebounds and Demetria Shephard chipped in as well with 13 points.

UAPB shared the ball well in Saturday’s game, racking up 15 assists on 37 made field goals. Individually, Coriah Beck dished out the most for the Lady Lions with four assists.

The UAPB defense was a problem in Saturday’s game, forcing 15 Mississippi Valley State turnovers. Those takeaways turned into 14 points on the other end of the floor. Takalyn Busby led the way individually for the Lady Lions with two steals.

How It Happened

After falling behind 5-2, UAPB went on an 8-0 run with 8:00 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Reese, to take a 10-5 lead. The Lady Lions then lost some of that lead, but still entered the quarter break with an 18-14 advantage. UAPB did most of its first quarter damage in the paint, scoring 14 of its 18 points close to the basket.

UAPB built that first quarter lead to 37-23 before going on an 11-0 run starting at the 3:20 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Kourtney Rittenberry, to increase its lead to 48-23, a score that would hold until halftime. UAPB dominated in the paint, scoring 16 of its 30 points close to the basket.

After intermission, UAPB added to its advantage and owned a 73-44 lead heading into the fourth quarter. UAPB played well near the basket, scoring 18 of its 25 points in the paint.

UAPB started tacking on points in the fourth almost immediately, going on a 6-0 run, finished off by Reese’s layup, to grow the lead to 79-44 with 8:48 to go in the contest. The Lady Lions held onto that lead for the rest of the game for the 95-60 win. UAPB took advantage of its opportunities in the post, scoring 12 of its 22 points in the paint.

Game Notes

» Maori Davenport notched a double-double for the Lady Lions with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
» The Lady Lions shot well from three point range, knocking down seven of 15 long range attempts.
» UAPB held the Delta Devilettes to only 35 percent shooting from the field.
» The Lady Lions never trailed after taking an 18-14 first quarter lead.
» UAPB recorded 15 total assists in the game.
» The Lady Lions bench came alive by adding 47 points to its scoring output.
» Five UAPB players scored 10 or more points.
» Maori Davenport and Tia Morgan came off the bench to score 13 and 12 points, respectively.
» UAPB had a 51-29 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Lady Lions defense forced 15 turnovers.
» UAPB cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 11 offensive boards in the game.
» Jelissa Reese led the Lady Lions with 16 points.
» UAPB got a game-high 10 rebounds from Maori Davenport.

The Lady Lions will be back in action at home at the H.O. Clemmons Arena, Thursday, March 2, against Jackson St. (BlackOut/Greek Night Pt. 2). The game will be nationally televised on HBCUGOTV at 5:30 p.m. CT