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LMU Opens Fast, Stays Unbeaten with 73-37 Victory Over Alabama A&M
By Megan McCarthy
HONOLULU, Hawaii — LMU scored the first nine points and never trailed, defeating Alabama A&M 73-37 in the Bank of Hawai’i Classic at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
LMU improved to 4-0, while Alabama A&M fell to 1-3. The Lions led 18-10 after the opening quarter and extended their advantage to 36-18 by halftime.
LMU continued to build its lead after the break, outscoring Alabama A&M 19-7 in the third quarter before closing with an 18-12 advantage in the fourth. The Lions’ largest lead reached 36 points in the closing seconds.
Kayla Jones led LMU with 16 points, 12 rebounds and four steals. Her double-double was her second straight, and her 12 rebounds represented a career high.
Danae Powell added 13 points, while Shawnee Nordstrom scored 10 as three Lions reached double figures.
LMU’s defensive pressure was a major factor throughout the game. The Lions forced 32 Alabama A&M turnovers and turned them into 32 points. They also held a commanding 40-12 advantage in points in the paint.
Alabama A&M shot 21.7% from the field. Kalea Rainey led the Bulldogs with 11 points, while Shun’teria Anumele added nine.
The game was effectively shaped from the opening minutes. LMU’s 9-0 start gave the Lions control before Alabama A&M scored, and they maintained the advantage for the entire contest.
The Lions scored 18 points in each of the first two quarters, then added 19 in the third to extend the margin. Alabama A&M managed 10 points in the first quarter and eight in the second before being held to seven in the third.
LMU’s combination of early scoring, pressure that produced turnovers and a decisive advantage in the paint carried the Lions to their fourth straight victory to open the season.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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