Gilbert leads Lady Marauders to victory over Spring Hill

 
WILBERFORCE, Ohio – The Central State Lady Marauders beat Spring Hill, 72-63, on Saturday.
 

With the win, the Lady Marauders are now 8-13 overall with a 6-7 record in the SIAC. Spring Hill falls to 8-14 on the year with a 7-6 record in conference play.



CSU guard Takyra Gilbert got off to a hot start with 10 points in the first quarter as the Lady Marauders jumped out to a 21-15 lead. CSU outscored SHC, 18-13 in the second quarter to take a 39-28 lead at halftime.
 
 
Tiffany Valentine brought Spring Hill back with 10 points in the third quarter to help the Badgers cut the CSU deficit down to five entering the final 10 minutes of play.



Up by three with 5:12 to play, CSU took control as Kenedi London made her next two shots and Sandra Guilford converted on a put-back layup to give the Lady Marauders a 68-79 lead. CSU forced SHC into five turnovers in the final three minutes while converting four of six free throws to close out the game.
 
 
CSU recorded 14 steals and held a 29-8 edge in points scored off turnovers.
 
 
Gilbert finished with 21 points, six assists and three steals to lead CSU. Guilford finished with 10 points and five rebounds. Cameryn DuBose grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds along with six points and four steals.



Valentine led SHC with 21 points and 11 rebounds.




CSU hosts Tuskegee on Monday night.
 


THE BASICS



Score: Spring Hill – 63; Central State - 72

Records: Spring Hill (8-14; 7-6); Central State (8-13; 6-7)

Location: Wilberforce, Ohio
 

 
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE


CSU snapped a three-game losing streak with Saturday's win.
 
 
Gilbert's 21-point performance is a new season-high.
 
 
Cameryn DuBose recorded her third game of 13 or more rebounds this season.
 
 
 
 
QUOTES FROM COACH MCDOLE


"I am proud of how Cameryn DuBose is progressing. She is playing way more aggressive over the last few weeks and is coming into her own as an athlete on the court."
 
 
"Takyra Gilbert provided great leadership tonight. I am very proud of her poise throughout the game."
 
 
"Sandra Guilford was a game changer tonight. She stayed mentally focused for all forty minutes."

.


UP NEXT


The Lady Marauders hosts Tuskegee on Monday at 5:30 pm.





STAY CONNECTED


Be sure to visit maraudersports.com and follow the Central State University Athletic social media pages for all news, scores, and updates.

Facebook – facebook.com/CSUMarauders
Twitter - @GO_MARAUDERS
Instagram - @GO_MARAUDERS
Snapchat – GO_MARAUDERS



 

 
SUPPORT MARAUDER ATHLETICS


To support Central State University Athletics, visit - https://maraudersports.com/news/2017/5/1/support-marauder-athletics.aspx