Lady Marauders fall to Fort Valley State, 68-55
 

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – Central State dropped its fifth straight game, losing 68-55 to Fort Valley State on Wednesday.
 
 
CSU falls to 2-7 overall with a 0-2 record in SIAC play. FVSU improves to 5-4 on year with a 2-0 SIAC mark.
 
 
Poor shooting plagued CSU throughout the night. CSU made just 29.5% (18-61) of its shot attempts while FVSU converted over 40% from the field (24-59). FVSU also cashed in on 21 offensive rebounds and outscored CSU, 22-0, in second chance points.
 
 
FVSU's Alicia Franklin finished with a game-high 17 points. Nola Carter added 14 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Led by Taziha Fanning's 13 points, the FVSU bench outscored the CSU reserves, 20-8.
 
 
Brooke Spaulding led CSU scorers with 16 points. Takyra Gilbert finished with 12 points and three assists.
 
 
CSU will return home to play Union University on Saturday at 5:30 pm. 

 
THE BASICS



Score: Central State - 55, Fort Valley State - 68

Records: Central State (2-7; 0-2), Fort Valley State (5-4; 2-0)

Location: Fort Valley, Georgia
 

 
 
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE


 
Brooke Spaulding has scored 12 or more points in every game this season.



Wednesday's loss snapped CSU's three game winning streak against FVSU.



Wednesday was the fourth time CSU has shot below 30% in a game this season. CSU is 1-3 when shooting below 30%.
 
 
 
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UP NEXT



CSU will honst Union University on Saturday at 5:30 pm. Admission is free.





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