GREENSBORO, N.C. | Meredith shot 40% from the field and had four players scored double figures in Saturday's 60-46 win over Greensboro College.
Rylie Wade recorded her fifth double double of the season, scoring 11 points and hauling in 11 rebounds.
QUOTING HEAD COACH MEGAN RAHN:
"It feels great to be back in the win column against a tough conference opponent. This was a confident team win with contributions across the board."
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Danae Hawkins hit a three to jump start Meredith. Kylie Wade and Rylie Wade dominated the rest of the quarter combining for 10 points as Meredith took the 15-8 advantage into the second frame.
- Emme Baber nailed a triple to push Meredith's lead to nine, 22-13. Paris Bethea joined in on the success from deep and buried a three. Late in the second, Pam Mock drove the lane, made a layup through contact, and drew the foul. She calmly registered her free throw to complete the three-point play.
- After a strong 20 minutes, the Avenging Angels led 34-24.
- Meredith didn't waiver in the final two quarters. The Avenging Angels played stellar defense and continued shooting well, scoring 13 points in each frame to secure the road win.
- Mock (13), Hawkins (11), Rylie Wade (11), and Bethea (10) all scored in double figures.
- Meredith shot 40% from the floor compared to Greensboro's 29%.
- Rebounding was a key factor in this one and Meredith held the +17 edge in the category with 46 boards.
- The Avenging Angels scored 24 points off the Pride's 23 turnovers.
- Azuria Barrino had the best performance for the Pride, scoring 19 points and hauling in eight rebounds.
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UP NEXT:
- Meredith takes this momentum into Monday's game (Jan 20th, 1:00 PM) against Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte.