Lions downed by DI UNC Asheville in exhibition
The Mars Hill women's basketball team was defeated by UNC Asheville by a score of 71-38 in exhibition play Monday night.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The Mars Hill women's basketball team was defeated by UNC Asheville by a score of 71-38 in exhibition play Monday night.
The Bulldogs led 40-17 at the end of the first half, putting up a game-high 23 points in the first quarter, holding Mars Hill to just five points. They shot over 54 percent from the floor in the first 20 minutes of play.
In the second half of play, Zanah Boyd led the Lions with seven points and four rebounds. She ended the game with 11 points and 10 rebounds for another double-double on the year.
UNC Asheville shot over 47 percent on the night to the Lions' 24 percent and outrebounded the Lions by 30 (57-27).
Notbale Performers
UNCA
- Points - Alonna Sellers (12), Nadiria Evans & Jamia Blake (8)
- Rebounds - Mallory Bruce (11), Alonna Sellers (9)
- Assists - Carly Fahey (4), Maliyah Lockett (2)
- Steals - Jordaynia Ivie (4), Faith Adams, Carly Fahey, & Alonna Sellers (2)
MHU
- Points - De'Ja Marshall (14), Zanah Boyd (11)
- Rebounds - Zanah Boyd (10), De'Ja Marshall (6)
- Assists - Emily Novick (2), Porcelain Goldsborough, De'Ja Marshall, Hannah Barr, & Trinity Barkley (1)
- Steals - Porcelain Goldsborough (4), Emily Novick (3)
The Lions open their home and SAC schedule on Wednesday, November 17 when they take on Newberry. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. inside Chambers Gymnasium.
