SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Mississippi State women’s basketball squad opened the Puerto Rico Clasico with a dominant performance over the Hoyas of Georgetown, earning their fifth win of the season following their 67-32 victory to open the tournament.
The Bulldogs dominated in all facets of the game on Friday, shooting 40% from the floor and holding the Hoyas to just 23% shooting. The defensive effort was impressive all game as MSU held the Hoyas to just 6% shooting (1-for-15) from three while forcing 24 turnovers, turning those into 29-points.On the glass, MSU outrebounded the Hoyas 42-34. The Bulldogs spread the wealth around, earning assists on 19 of the team’s 24 buckets. The bench was electric, scoring 28 points, compared to just four for Georgetown.
Jessika Carter paced the Bulldogs with a season-high 19-points on 9-of-12 shooting from the floor. Carter added a team-high six rebounds, a block and a steal to her totals.
The scoring was spread around evenly on Friday as 12 Bulldogs recorded a point in the box score. Four Dawgs each scored five points, Alasia Hayes, Debreasha Powe, Denae Carter and Asianae Johnson. Following behind Carter were Jerkaila Jordan and Charlotte Kohl, who each scored eight points. Kohl’s eight points came in just six minutes late in the fourth quarter. Kohl added a rebound, steal and an assist to her total.
Turning Point Of The Game
Trailing 13-11 after the first quarter, Mississippi State completely took over the game in the second quarter with its full-court press, outsourcing the Hoyas 20-3 in the frame….
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