Tigerville, SC - The North Greenville Crusaders hold a winning record in conference play for the first time this season with a victory over the Tornado of King University with a final score of 78-70 this evening at Hayes Gymnasium. NGU once again posted an impressive day on the offensive side of the ball, posting a 53.3 field goal percentage including a percentage of 60% or better in two of the four quarters. The Crusaders outscored the Tornado in three of the four quarters and also dominated the day in blocked shots 11-2. Five of those blocks came from Amareya Turner, who tied the single-game record, joining a multitude of former Crusaders including Amanda Milner, Paulette Addison, Bailey Breazeale, Elizabeth Trentham, and Karen Donehew.

Key Stat: Blocks - North Greenville dominated the day with ten blocked shots compared to just two by the Tornado.

Results

• Score: NGU 78 / KING 70
• Location: Hayes Gymnasium / Tigerville, SC
• Records: NGU 4-9, 4-3 CC / KING 4-12, 4-4 CC

Individual

• Along with tying the single-game record with five blocked shots, Amareya Turner also posted a double-double, finishing with nineteen points and fourteen rebounds while also posting two assists and two steals.
• Maliyah Lockett scored twenty points and recorded two assists and a steal.
• Abi Oates posted fifteen points, three assists, a block, and a rebound.

Upcoming

• North Greenville will return to action on Saturday, January 14 against the Braves of UNC Pembroke in Pembroke, North Carolina.