Box Score Breanna Richardson and Aneysa Williams are leading scorers in loss to the Anderson University Trojans. Richardson scores 15, including two three-point shots, and Williams scores fourteen with four three-point shots.
Southern Wesleyan University struck first in the Epilepsy Awareness Game against the Trojans of Anderson University. Tatiana Manuel made a two point jump shot to give the Warriors a 2-0 lead. Breanna Richardson made a three point jump shot to give the Warriors a 7-0 lead before the Trojans were allowed to put points on the board on a jump shot to bring the game to 8-2. The Trojans shortened the difference to 13-14 on a jump shot by Heather Jankowy. A three point jump shot by Kristen Smith allowed the Warriors to retake the lead 26-20.
The Anderson University Trojans pulled ahead on a lay-up by Jasmine Franklin after the half. The Warriors fought to gain control back, Tomi Sanchez and Aneysa Williams scoring back-to-back to bring the game to 33-35 Trojan lead. The Trojans would not go down lightly as they quickly took their lead to 42-34. Breanna Richardson scored a layup at the top of the fourth quarter to bring the Warriors to within ten points of the Trojans and make the score 40-50. Despite the Warriors fighting to gain the upper hand, the Trojans won the game 59-53.
"It was a great game to be a part of today," said Head Women's Basketball Coach John Davis. "The atmosphere was fun for both teams and fans to be a part of. From the game standpoint we missed on some scoring opportunities in the first half, which Anderson took advantage of. The third quarter hurt us, but we responded very well in the fourth quarter holding them scoreless for over five minutes. I am proud of our team. I know we can win some games, but it is a process to get to that point nad it is my job to get us there. Excited to play our conference opener on Tuesday."
Tatiana Manuel had nine blocks in the game and Cayse Branyon led the team in steals. Manuel also had nine rebounds. She was closely followed by Tatiyana Mahone with seven.
The loss for the Warriors brings their record to 1-2 and 0-0 in Conference Carolina action. The Anderson University Trojans are 3-1. The Warriors will travel to Pfeiffer University on Tuesday, November 22 at 5:30 to play in their first Conference Carolina match of the season. They will then travel again to Converse on November 29.