The Concord University Women’s Basketball Team (5-5) built a 48-35 lead at the half on its way to a 91-72 victory over visiting Emory & Henry College (5-6) Friday in a non-conference matchup of Central Appalachian programs.
– The Mountain Lions got out to a 14-4 lead midway through the opening period. E&H closed the gap to 19-13 before CU scored the final point to lead, 21-13 through 10 minutes of action.
– Concord pressed its advantage to 16 (33-17) early in the second. The two teams traded baskets through the middle of the frame but Emory & Henry closed on a 17-9 run to trim the deficit to seven (48-41) at the break.
– Returning to action, the Wasps scored 10 of the first 12 points of the third quarter to take a 51-50 lead. Concord responded with a 15-2 run to go ahead, 66-55, with 3:33 on the clock. The squads went shot for shot for the remainder of the frame with the Mountain Lions leading by 10 (73-63) with one period to play.
– CU started the fourth on an 11-2 run to go ahead 84-65 with 3:38 remaining and cruised to the 91-72 victory.
Concord swipes win from E&H
