MONROE, La – South Alabama used a 13-0 run in the second quarter to build a double-digit lead and never let it slip below 11 points for the rest of the game, cruising to a 73-39 win over the ULM women's basketball team Saturday afternoon at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
"Hats off to South Alabama and their coaching staff," ULM head coach Brooks Donald Williams said. "I thought they played really well on both ends of the floor today. They are extremely tough."
The Warhawks struggled all afternoon, shooting just 22.9% from the field (11-of-48) and connecting on just 3-of-16 3-pointers (18.8%). Meanwhile, South Alabama shot 48.6% from the floor (30-of-62) and made seven treys on the day.
South Alabama used a 9-0 first quarter run to grab a 12-2 lead, but ULM fought back. Free throws by Diamond Brooks brought ULM within six at the end of a quarter at 17-11. More Brooks free throws and a runner in the lane from Gara Beth Self closed the gap to two at 17-15 with 8:51 left in the half.
That's when the Jags used their 13-0 run to claim control of the game. The Jaguars led by as much as 15 before halftime and led by 12 at the break, 34-22.
ULM closed within 11 early in the third quarter on a 3-pointer by Whitney Goins. However, the Warhawks wouldn't score again for nearly four minutes, as South Alabama went on a 10-0 run. After a pair of free throws from Amber Thompson, South Alabama scored seven straight points to push the lead to 27 at 53-26. The Jags led 55-30 after three quarters.
South Alabama led by as much as 38 in the final quarter, as they rolled to the 73-39 win.
Thompson led ULM with 17 points and six rebounds. Diamond Brooks had 10 rebounds.
Antoinette Lewis picked up her 12th double-double of the season for South Alabama with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Kennedi Centers matched a career-high with 12 points and Shaforia Kines added 12 points.
"We are looking forward to getting back to work next week and continuing to get better," Williams said.
The Warhawks will host Georgia Southern at 6 p.m. Thursday night. General admission tickets are just $2 for Thursday's game. For tickets, call 318-342-HAWK or visit ULMWarhawks.com. Links to live video, audio and stats are available at ULMWarhawks.com.
