Lady Bleu Devils Secure First Conference Win over Philander
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dillard (LA)
|
16 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 70 |
|
Philander Smith (AR)
|
22 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 63 |
Team Stats
Philander Smith (AR)
| Game Statistics | Dillard (LA) | Philander Smith (AR) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-65) | (18-62) |
| Field Goal % | 38.5% | 29.0% |
| Rebounds | 44 | 47 |
| Assists | 13 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 17 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 15 | 17 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 17 |
| Pts in the Paint | 30 | 24 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 11 | 1 |
| Bench Pts | 17 | 13 |
LITTLE ROCK–In a hard-fought matchup between Dillard and Philander Smith on November 14, 2024, Dillard came out on top with a final score of 70-63. The game was closely contested throughout, with Dillard's strong fourth quarter performance ultimately securing the victory.
Dillard's Faith Alessandra led the team with 18 points, supported by Cassidy Lowe and D'Mya Ferguson, who contributed 11 points each. Philander Smith's Ashlyn Kimble led her team with 12 points, followed by Ari Winston with 14 points.
Both teams displayed solid defense, with the Panthers' Dasia Turner leading the game with 13 rebounds. However, Dillard's efficient shooting and strong teamwork allowed them to come out on top.
Overall, it was a competitive game between two skilled teams, but Dillard's resilience and determination in the final quarter proved to be the difference-maker.
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