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Hamilton Leads McNeese Past College of Biblical Studies 85-64
By Megan McCarthy
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana — Carley Hamilton scored 20 points with six rebounds and five assists off the bench to lead McNeese to an 85-64 victory over College of Biblical Studies at Townsley Law Arena.
McNeese improved to 3-2 with the win, scoring a season-high 85 points in the process. College of Biblical Studies fell behind early and could not recover, despite a strong second quarter.
Hamilton’s performance was the story of the game. She scored 20 points with six rebounds and five assists off the bench, providing a spark for McNeese throughout the contest. Valencia Fontenelle-Posson and Avari Berry each recorded a double-double for McNeese.
M. Hodges led College of Biblical Studies with 13 points and 15 rebounds, a double-double of her own, but it was not enough to keep pace with McNeese’s balanced attack.
McNeese took control early, winning the first quarter 27-16 to build an 11-point lead. College of Biblical Studies responded in the second quarter, winning the period 21-13 to cut the deficit to three points at halftime, 40-37.
The second half belonged to McNeese. The Cowgirls won the third quarter 20-11 and the fourth 25-16, outscoring College of Biblical Studies 45-27 after the break to secure the 21-point victory.
McNeese also won the rebounding battle, finishing with a 44-37 advantage on the boards. The Cowgirls’ 85 points were a season high, a testament to their offensive efficiency and depth.
For McNeese, the win was a chance to get above .500 at 3-2 after a dominant second-half performance. Hamilton’s 20 points off the bench, combined with double-doubles from Fontenelle-Posson and Berry, showcased the Cowgirls’ depth.
College of Biblical Studies will look to regroup after the loss, while McNeese will carry the momentum from its season-high scoring total into its next game.
McNeese’s season-high scoring total and 45-point second half carried the Cowgirls to their third victory of the season.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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