Lady Marauders Secure Crucial Road Victory Against LeMoyne-Owen College

Memphis, TN — February 8, 2025

The Central State University Lady Marauders pulled off a thrilling 71-68 road victory against the LeMoyne-Owen College Magicians in a pivotal SIAC matchup on Saturday afternoon at Bruce Hall/Johnson Gymnasium.

The win improves Central State's record to 10-10 overall and 8-6 in conference play, keeping their postseason hopes alive. Meanwhile, LeMoyne-Owen falls to 5-17 overall and 2-12 in the SIAC.

First-Half Battle

The game began with LeMoyne-Owen dominating the first quarter, outscoring Central State 23-11. The Magicians capitalized on strong shooting from the free-throw line, hitting 9 of 11 attempts in the opening frame.

However, the Lady Marauders roared back in the second quarter, led by Camryn Nadir's highly efficient offense. Nadir scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field. Central State outscored LeMoyne-Owen 23-18 in the quarter, cutting the halftime deficit to seven points, 41-34.

Turning Point

Central State carried their momentum into the second half, particularly in the third quarter, where they outscored the Magicians 19-14. Nadya McCown was pivotal during this stretch, scoring 15 points while making clutch free throws (8-of-11).

The fourth quarter saw the Lady Marauders' defense tighten, holding LeMoyne-Owen to just 13 points. Dashanti Miller's aggressive play in the paint and calmness at the charity stripe (7-of-12) helped seal the victory. Miller finished with 13 points and 5 rebounds off the bench.

Key Performances

• Camryn Nadir: 16 points, 2 rebounds, 77.7% FG shooting

• Nadya McCown: 15 points, 6 rebounds

• Dashanti Miller: 13 points, 5 rebounds

• Jacquel Bronaugh: 6 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block

The Lady Marauders' bench played a crucial role, contributing 40 points to the team's total.

LeMoyne-Owen Efforts

Kennedy Fuller led the Magicians with 16 points despite a challenging 4-of-15 shooting performance. Staisha Hamilton added 12 points, including four three-pointers, while Marley Freeman chipped in 10 points and five assists.

Despite shooting only 37.9% from the field, the Magicians managed to stay competitive by forcing 13 turnovers and scoring 13 points off those mistakes.

Game Statistics

• Central State shot 47.1% from the field compared to LeMoyne-Owen's 37.9%.

• The Lady Marauders controlled the boards with a 37-28 rebounding edge.

• Central State's defense limited the Magicians to 34.6% shooting from beyond the arc.

Next Up

The Lady Marauders will return home for another crucial conference game vs Spring Hill, aiming to maintain their momentum as the regular season winds down.

With this victory, Central State remains in the hunt for a higher playoff seeding in the SIAC. 

Story By: Brad Kocher