Cobras Cruise Past Royals for Wednesday Night Conference Win

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University women's basketball cruised past Queens (N.C.) for a South Atlantic Conference win Wednesday night (Feb. 9) by a score of 75-57.

The Cobras doubled up the Royals through eight and a half minutes in the first quarter, before taking a nine-point lead to the second at 18-9. Queens would go on a run through the first three and a half minutes in the second quarter to get back within two, before the teams would trade buckets up until the half as Coker took a 31-25 lead to the break.

The Cobras found their offensive groove in the third quarter, out-scoring the Royals 27-14 in the frame. Coker would put things in cruise control in the fourth quarter to seal the home victory.

The Cobras shot 46.7 percent (28-60) from the floor in the game, including seven three-pointers. Diamond Jackson posted her first career double-double to lead the Cobras with new career-highs with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Ashauntee Nelson also added 10 points on the night. Eight other Cobras scored in the game, while 10 others were active on the glass in the game. Valicia Demeritte and Ahlea Myers each dished out a team-high three assists, while five others helped on Coker buckets in the game. Dasia Lambert led the way with three steals in the game, while three others each registered one steal in the contest. Jackson and Mya Wasswa each posted one block in the game.

The Cobras hit the road for Mars Hill on Saturday (Feb. 12) in South Atlantic Conference action. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. from Mars Hill, N.C., with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.

McDonald's Player of the Game - Diamond Jackson