Box Score Tigerville, SC – In their second meeting of the 2018-19 season, the Barton College Bulldogs bested North Greenville 63 – 45. It was a low scoring first half with both teams scoring under 30 points. The Crusaders fought valiantly trailing by only 8 heading into the fourth quarter. A final quarter where Barton outscored the Crusaders by 10 propelled the Bulldogs to the eighteen-point victory. Junior Karen Donehew led the way for the Crusaders scoring 13 while Savannah Hughes (Sophomore) and Haylee Luttrell (Freshman) scored a combined 17.
1st Quarter
The Crusaders came out with hot shooting taking an early 8 – 5 lead right before the first media timeout. Ayano Shelton (Junior) and Karen Donehew finished the ball exceptionally well inside off the dribble. Haylee Luttrell scored two timely layups at the end of the quarter to bring the Crusaders within four of the lead. Two early three-pointers from Barton along with some offensive rebounds/put backs gave Barton the lead at the end of the quarter.
2nd Quarter
In a boxing match-like quarter the Crusaders and Bulldogs traded blows back and forth each finishing the second quarter scoring 10 total points. The Crusaders were led by their leading scorer Karen Donehew who finished two layups and one of the only two three-pointers of the night for the Crusaders. Barton pushed the lead back to four points late in the quarter on a last second layup.
3rd Quarter
Coming out on a high note the Crusaders cut the lead to two points multiple times but could never take the lead over the Bulldogs. Both teams scored back and forth throughout the quarter with the Bulldogs taking advantage of multiple fouls by the Crusaders going perfect from the free throwline. Journey Muhammed (Freshman) made three free throws for the Crusaders at the 2:30 mark cutting the lead to three, but the Bulldogs ended the quarter scoring the last five points.
4th Quarter
The fourth quarter has historically been the strongest quarter Coach Angel McGowan and the Crusaders as they have been out scoring their opponents by an average of 9.3 points. However, this was not the case tonight as Barton took over the game as the Crusaders were plagued by turnovers and fouls. The Crusaders went cold in the fourth quarter shooting 18% from the field and 13% from three-point range.
Individual
Karen Donehew continued to lead the Crusaders in scoring posting 13 points, while collecting 6 rebounds and forcing 1 turnover.
Kira Bell scored 4 points, collected 2 rebounds, and had 2 steals.
Elizabeth Trentham was a force on the defensive end, posting 3 blocks and collecting 3 rebounds all of which were defensive.
Upcoming
The Crusaders go on the road for the next two games as they will take on Erskine College on January 16th and Emmanuel College on January 21st. Then the Crusaders will play their last exhibition of the year as they travel to Cullowhee, North Carolina to take on Western Carolina University on January 23rd. The next home game for your Crusaders will be on January 26th when Lees-McRae comes to Tigerville – tip off is set for 2 p.m.
