Kentucky State cruises past Central State, 84-64

 
WILBERFORCE, Ohio – In a historic HBCU rivalry game, the Kentucky State Thorobreds cruised to a 84-64 win over the Central State Lady Marauders on Saturday afternoon.

 
Saturday's result propels Kentucky State to a 8-7 overall mark and 6-4 in SIAC play while Central State falls to 7-8 on the season and 6-4 in the conference.

 
KSU jumped out to an 11-4 lead midway through the first quarter and maintained the lead for the rest of the afternoon as CSU struggled to a 29.7 shooting percentage (19-64) while turning the ball over 23 times.

 
KSU was led by Laurie Thomas' 22 points and nine rebounds. Taleah Dilworth finished with 21 points and six rebounds.

 
Kailyn Nash led CSU's efforts with 19 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Ciara Hardy recorded 12 points.

 
Central State travels to Miles on Wednesday.


 
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Saturday's result puts the all-times series at 44-33 in favor of Kentucky State. KSU has won the last three matchups.

 
Nash continues to play consistently. With a XX performance, the sophomore from Muskegon, Michigan currently leads the SIAC in scoring and blocks.

 
CSU and KSU will play again on February 11 in Frankfort, Kentucky.