Dillard Takes Another Conference Win

Marshall, TX- Dillard (LA) dominated Wiley (TX) in a basketball game with a final score of 76-56. 

In the first quarter, Dillard took an early lead with a score of 13, while Wiley only managed to score 6 points. The second quarter saw a closer match, with Wiley scoring 19 points compared to Dillard's 18. However, Dillard maintained their lead going into halftime with a score of 31-25.

The third quarter was a turning point for Dillard, as they outscored Wiley by a significant margin. Dillard scored 22 points, while Wiley only managed to score 9. This extended Dillard's lead even further, with a score of 53-34 going into the final quarter.

In the fourth quarter, both teams put up a fight, but Dillard's earlier lead proved insurmountable for Wiley. Dillard scored 23 points, while Wiley managed to score 22. The game ended with a final score of 76-56 in favor of Dillard.

Cassidy Lowe was the top scorer for Dillard, contributing 15 points. She was followed by Jordyn Rowe with 8 points and Alexis Gie with 8 points. On the Wiley side, Ashunti Cooper was the highest scorer with an impressive 23 points. Kiersten Harris also had a notable performance with 14 points.

Dillard's shooting accuracy was impressive, with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and a three-point percentage of 42.9%. They also had a high free throw percentage of 83.3%. In contrast, Wiley struggled with their shooting, with a field goal percentage of 33.3% and a three-point percentage of 20.0%. They had a decent free throw percentage of 80.0%.

Overall, Dillard's strong performance in the third quarter secured their victory over Wiley. They showcased their shooting accuracy and ability to maintain a lead throughout the game. Wiley put up a fight, but ultimately couldn't overcome Dillard's dominance. Dillard will try to add another conference win against Philander Smith on Saturday, 1/20.

-Bleu Devils-