Spaulding's career night lifts CSU to 68-60 win over Bellarmine
 

WILBERFORCE, Ohio – The Central State Lady Marauders beat Bellarmine, 68-60, in Saturday afternoon behind a career-high 24 points from junior guard Brooke Spaulding.
 
 
With the win, CSU improves to 2-2 overall while BU falls to 1-2 on the season.
 
 
Bellarmine jumped out to 17-15 after the first quarter. Central State responded by going nine-of-14 from the field and outscoring the Knights 22-11 in the second frame to take a 37-28 lead at the intermission.
 
 
Central State led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter and 19 in the fourth period. The eight-point differential to end the game was as close as BU got in the second half.
 
 
The Lady Marauders shot 51.9 percent from the field. On her way to her 24 points, Spaulding made nine of 19 shot attempts and was four-of-five from the free throw line. In addition to Spaulding's career night, Bri'elle Johnson finished with 12 points and eight rebounds while Sandra Guilford contributed 10 points and five rebounds in the victory.
 
 
BU was paced by Lauren Deel's 12 points and seven rebounds.
 

CSU will return to action on Tuesday when they host California (PA) at 5:30 pm


 
 
THE BASICS



Score: Central State – 68; Bellarmine – 60

Records: Central State (2-2); Bellarmine (1-2)

Location: Wilberforce, Ohio
 

 
 
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE


 
Spaulding's 24 points broke her previous career mark of 22 set during her freshman season.
 
 
Johnson has recorded four straight games of 10 or more points for the first time in her collegiate career.
 
 
 
With Saturday's result, CSU avenged last season's 102-73 loss to BU.
 
 
 
BU will compete as a NCAA Div. I institution beginning in 2020-2021.
 
 
 
 
QUOTES FROM CSU COACH LATONYA MCDOLE


 
 
"We came out with great intensity and effort in the first half. I am very proud of our ladies tonight."
 
 
"We have to improve from the free throw line and continue to play for the full 40 minutes."
 
 
 
"We had some great shooting tonight. We did a good job of making the extra pass and finding the open shooter."
 
 
 
"Today was a quality win against a very well-coached team in Belllarmine. We have to get back to work, refocus and prepare for another tough opponent on Tuesday night."
 





UP NEXT



CSU will host California (PA) on Tuesday at 5:30 pm. California (PA) is currently ranked No. 21 in the D2SIDA National Poll.
 





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