JACKSON, Tenn. – Union defeats Delta State University 106-70 to extend their 7-game win streak and improve to 7-0 overall (2-0 GSC). Delta State’s record falls to 3-3 overall (1-1 GSC).
First Period: Union 24, Delta State 23
Union’s starting five consisted of Shanique Lucas, Jazalyn Anousinh, Macey Lee, Courtney Zensen, and Olivia Lee.
Delta State struck first in the matchup with the Bulldogs following the conversion of two free throws by Elisha Wilson. Delta State jumped out to a 12-4 lead courtesy of six points from Elisha Wilson and a pair of three-pointers from the wings. Brooke Hampel scored the first six points for the Bulldogs following a complete lineup substitution. Delta State held a 16-8 lead with five minutes left in the first period before Shanique Lucas cut the lead down to six with two layups, one in transition following her first block of the game. With just under two minutes left in the first period, Macey Lee was able to convert two layups to cut the DSU lead to four. Union’s Shanique Lucas and Macey Lee were able to hit two three-pointers to end the first period with their first lead of the game.
Second Period: Union 51, Delta State 41
Jayla Smith grabbed the lead right back for DSU with a layup. Shanique Lucas continued to attack the basket with a layup of her own to retake the lead for the Lady Bulldogs. Lauren West was able to connect from deep in back-to-back possession to extend the Bulldog lead to eight points. Macey Lee captured Union’s biggest lead of the game off of a three-pointer from Macey Lee. With just over four minutes left in the period, Chelsea Hamilton scored a fast-break layup to cut the Lady Bulldog down to five. Jazalyn Anousinh halted a 6-0 DSU run with a three-point play following a tough layup in transition. Union ended the half tied for their biggest lead of the game (10).
Halftime Stats
Macey Lee: 14 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds
Brooke Hampel: 10 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds
Shanique Lucas: 9 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds
Third Period: Union 80, Delta State 54
Macey Lee came out the break firing from deep, connecting from distance to extend the Bulldog lead to 13. Lee then continued her hot scoring hitting her 18th and 19th point from the charity stripe. Olivia Lee joined her sister on the scoreboard scoring her first two points of the game with a layup under the basket. Lauren West converted on a transition three to capture Union’s largest lead of the game (16). Lucas capped off a 12-0 run by the Lady Bulldogs, extending their lead to 22 points. The Lady Bulldog defense did not allow a field goal for the final 6:26 seconds of the third period.
Fourth Period: Union 106, Delta State 70 (FINAL)
Union continues their impressive offensive stretch to start the season, scoring 100 points for the fourth time (#1 in Division II averaging over 100 points per game). Olivia Lee and Leah Cauble led the Bulldogs in scoring in the final period with eight points each. Union ended the game shooting 50% from the floor. The Lady Bulldog’s constant pressure on defense proved to be the difference for Union. Union scored 35 points off of DSU turnovers. Union had six players with double-digit scoring.
Notable Stat Lines
Macey Lee: 20 points, 4 assists, 6 rebounds
Olivia Lee: 14 points, 2 rebounds
Brooke Hampel: 13 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds
Up next for Union is a conference game versus the University of West Georgia in Carrolton, Georgia on December 3rd.
