Clark Atlanta beats Central State, 77-70
 

WILBERFORCE, Ohio – The Central State Lady Marauders struggled in the second half of Saturday's 77-70 loss to Clark Atlanta.
 
 
The loss drops CSU to 4-10 overall with a 2-4 ledger in the SIAC. CAU improves to 5-5 on the season with a perfect 4-0 mark in conference play.



CSU led 24-17 after the first quarter and took a 43-38 lead at half thanks to 12 points from Takyra Gilbert and 11 points by Shania Kelly.



The rims shrunk for CSU in the third quarter as the team combined to make one of 14 field goal attempts on their way to being outscored by CAU, 23-6. CAU extended its lead to 16 by the 3:15 mark of the fourth quarter and held off CSU for the seven-point victory.
 
 
In addition to their shooting woes in the third period, CSU turned the ball over 26 times to CAU's 16 giveaways.
 
 
Kelly finished with a season-high 19 points to lead CSU scorers. Gilbert finished with 15 points and five assists.
 
 
CAU was led by N-Mawusi Mitchell's 15 points and five rebounds.


 
CSU will host rival Kentucky State next Saturday at 1 pm.

 


THE BASICS



Score: Clark Atlanta - 77; Central State - 70

Records: Clark Atlanta (5-5; 4-0); Central State (4-10; 2-4)

Location: Wilberforce, Ohio
 

 
 
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE


CSU committed a season-high 26 turnovers and 28 fouls on Saturday.

 
Takyra Gilbert recorded her eighth game this season of five or more assists.

 
Shania Kelly played in the game wearing an alternate number 44 jersey.
 
 
 
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UP NEXT


The Lady Marauders will host rival Kentucky State next Saturday at 1 pm.





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