South OKC News

Saturday afternoon, the No. 17 ranked University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (14-1, 8-1 SAC) remained perfect on the road this season, with a dominant 104-28 triumph at Central Christian College (0-13, 0-9 SAC). With the win, the Drovers improve to 11-0 all-time against the Tigers, dating back to December 2, 2017.

In the opening minutes of the contest, USAO jumped out to an early lead and after five minutes of play, the Drovers held a 15-6 advantage. Science & Arts closed the quarter on a 10-0 run to take a 25-6 lead into the second quarter.

The Drovers continued to dominate in the second quarter, holding a 38-11 lead midway through. After 20 minutes of action, USAO owned a huge 46-16 lead.

Following halftime, USAO opened the third quarter on an 18-0 run and held a 68-18 lead midway through. At the end of three quarters, the Drovers held a 75-21 advantage.

In the fourth quarter, the Drovers outscored the Tigers 29-7 to wrap up their 14th victory of the season. 

At the conclusion of the game, the Drovers shot 42-86 (.488) from the field, and 11-33 (.333) from three-point range. In comparison, the Tigers went just 11-57 (.193) from the field, and 5-25 (.200) from deep.

As a team, USAO dished out 29 assists and stole the ball 16 times on defense.

The Drovers held a staggering 59-32 advantage in the rebounding battle, and Central Christian committed 24 turnovers, while Science & Arts fumbled the ball only seven times. 

Furthermore, Science & Arts was whistled for nine fouls, while Central Christian was called for 11 infractions. USAO went 9-11 (.818) from the free-throw line and CCC went 1-2 (.500).

Per usual, the Drovers used a well-balanced attack to overwhelm the opponent's defense, with six different players scoring at least nine points.

Leading the offense for the Drovers was Devynn Harris (FR/Amber, OK), who tallied a career-high of 18 points, along with six rebounds. Harris knocked down six of her nine three-point attempts.

Diaka Berete (SO/Toronto, Canada) contributed 13 points, four rebounds, three assists, and a pair of steals, while Lainey Morrow (SO/Bridge Creek, OK) followed closely behind with 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Jordan Bloomfield (SO/Fletcher, OK) closed with 10 points, followed by Trinitee Alexander (SO/Everman, TX) with nine points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Qadira Hamilton (SO/Toronto, Canada) had a terrific game off the bench, recording eight points, five rebounds, and seven assists.

Jessica Palmer (JR/Anadarko, OK) and Tahlia Sloan-Casey (JR/Crosby, TX) each finished with six points and three boards. Brayanna Polk (SO/Del City, OK) and Alexia Corrales (SO/Lima, Peru) each closed with four points, followed by Tonijah Fortune (SO/Oklahoma City, OK) with three. Madison Crandall (FR/Oklahoma City, OK) added two points off the bench. 

 

WHAT'S NEXT?

The Drovers will return to Brisco McPherson Court on Thursday, January 12 as they host Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM inside Drover Fieldhouse.

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