Box Score

• THOMASVILLE, Ga. – Senior Forward Destiny Reed of the Thomas University Women's basketball team set a new career-high Thursday evening, scoring 29 points as the Lady Night Hawks defeated Warner 70-60 in The Sun Conference action.

 
TU (2-13, 2-13 TSC) started off slow in the first two quarters, shooting 22% from the court.  The second half provided the offensive spark the Hunter Green & White needed, featuring a 46-point performance shooting 63.6% from the field.  Senior Guard Alexis Powell (10 assists, 9 points) was one point shy of notching a double-double.  Senior Guard Alisha Clayton tallied six points with 13 points in a full 40 minutes of play.
 
1st Quarter (WU 17, TU 11)

• Thomas allowed just one 3-Ptr. Made to Warner, limiting the royals to 25% long range

 
2nd Quarter (WU 31, TU 24)

• The Lady Night Hawks were held to two made field goals in the first five minutes of the quarter: a tip-in by Freshman Guard Ali-Ceah Spencer and a 3-Ptr. from Sophomore Guard Gabrielle Jester

 
3rd Quarter (TU 50, WU 44)

• TU had arguably its best period of the season, tallying 26 points while shooting 75% from the court
• The Hunter Green & White took its first lead of the game (42-41) with a layup from Sophomore Guard Amayla Sharif at the 2:57 mark
• After a quick 3-Ptr. from Warner's Shelby Gard retook the lead for the Royals, Thomas responded with a 14-0 scoring run that lasted into the next period, spanning a total of four minutes and 47 seconds

 
4th Quarter (TU 70, WU 60)

• The Hunter Green & White converted 9-of-11 free throws in the quarter that led to a win

 
TU by the Numbers
2:      The Sun Conference Wins
15:    Points off Turnovers
26:    Most Points Scored in a Quarter This Season by Lady Night Hawks
29:    Destiny Reed points (Career-High)
37:    Team Rebounds
70:    Total Points
 
Thomas takes a quick break from The Sun Conference play for a late-season non-conference matchup against Faulkner University Sunday.  Tipoff at Tine Davis Gymnasium is scheduled for 3 p.m.
 
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