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Trinity Jones vs Benedict
Tiaras Polite/Tiaras Monet Photography
63
Benedict BEN 4-8,3-5 SIAC
67
Winner Clark Atlanta Clark 12-4,7-2 SIAC
Benedict BEN
4-8,3-5 SIAC
63
Final
67
Clark Atlanta Clark
12-4,7-2 SIAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Benedict BEN 16 13 25 9 63
Clark Atlanta Clark 16 19 13 19 67

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Courtesy of Aminah Crew, Writing/Journalism Intern

Jones' Go-Ahead Three Secures Comeback Victory Over Benedict

Lady Panthers win fifth straight

ATLANTA, Ga. – Clark Atlanta extended its win streak to five games with a hard-fought 67-63 victory over Benedict College on Monday night. With the win, Clark Atlanta improves to 12-4 overall (6-2 SIAC).

The Lady Panthers opened the game with an aggressive full-court press, forcing several early turnovers. Benedict quickly adjusted, however, and despite Clark Atlanta's struggles to find offensive rhythm, their defense kept them in the game. The Lady Panthers forced a series of turnovers, including a 10-second violation. Benedict's No. 4 tied the game late in the first quarter with an and-one play, and the teams ended the quarter deadlocked at 16-16.

The second quarter was another back-and-forth battle, with both teams earning trips to the free-throw line. Clark Atlanta began finding its rhythm, dominating the boards and finishing strong at the rim. Benedict countered with key defensive plays, including timely blocks and steals. The Lady Panthers' momentum slowed due to rushed shot selections, but Myori Pruitt recorded two critical assists in the final minutes, giving CAU a 35-29 lead at halftime.

Benedict came out strong in the third quarter, scoring seven points in the first two minutes to erase the deficit. The Lady Panthers endured an extended scoring drought, struggling to generate offense. Despite cutting the gap to within five points, Clark Atlanta trailed 54-48 heading into the final quarter.

The fourth quarter was marked by frequent referee whistles and limited scoring. With the score at 55-50 and 6:44 remaining, Atreonia Garner hit a three-pointer to tie the game, followed by an and-one play that gave Clark Atlanta its first lead since the second quarter. Trinity Jones scored a tough layup to tie it at 61-61 with 1:54 to go. After Benedict regained the lead with a layup, Jones answered with a clutch corner three-pointer, putting the Lady Panthers up by one. On the ensuing possession, Jones drew a critical charge to force a turnover, and Corriana Evans sealed the win with two free throws.

Jones finished with 11 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Garner led all scorers with 16 points, adding three rebounds and three steals. Faith Bland contributed 11 points, nine rebounds, and four steals. Pruitt tallied six points and five assists.

UP NEXT

The Lady Panthers continue in conference play as they head to the coast to take on Savannah State University at 2 p.m. inside Tiger Arena.
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