Posted: Dec 03, 2011
Roanoke jumped out to an early 14-6 lead as five different Maroons scored in the opening moments of the game. Emory & Henry tried early to get on the board, forcing three-pointers early that just wouldn't fall. They found their rhythm down low however and hit a couple of lay-ups to bring the score back with in two 14-12.
Around the nine minute mark, the Wasps got hot behind the arc and drained threes on four consecutive possessions, keeping up with the Maroons to a 28-28 tie. Roanoke's Meghan Gadell answered around the 5:00 mark with a three of her own, to start a run that would give the Maroons a seven point lead, 37-30. E&H's Carlyta Hamm put in a layup to start a run for the visitors that would extend to the half. The Wasps would enter the locker room ahead by two, 40-38.
The Maroons came out of the break hungry as Rachel Dellahunt hit a jumper to tie the game. at 40 each. But Krisite Langley of Emory & Henry would knock down a three just as the team had been doing all of the first half. Roanoke would not be phased as Laurel Hankins dropped one in for two that would start a nice run for the team. The Maroons scored eight consecutive points to take a 48-43 lead.
The two teams battled back and forth to the 6:32 mark where Langley tied the game for E&H at 60-60. That would be the last tie of the game as the Maroons pulled away from the Wasps. From that point forward, Roanoke outscored Emory & Henry 22-8. That allowed the Maroons to pick up their first win of the season, both overall and in the ODAC, 82-68.
Paxton Gwin led the team with 17 points to go with her seven rebounds. Two other Maroons fell in the double digit scoring category as Laurel Hankins registered career-highs in points (14) and rebounds (6). Other Players earning career highs were Rachel Dellehunt (13 points, 8 rebounds) and Taylor Duggins (7 rebounds, 3 assists).
Carlyta Hamm led the Wasps with 15 points and eight rebounds. Just behind her was Kristie Langley with 10 points and six rebounds.
The Maroons out rebounded Emory & Henry 46-45 and the turnover battle 18-23. Over the 40 minute battle, Emory & Henry accumulated 36 personal fouls while Roanoke only had 18.
Roanoke returns to action on December 6th as the team travels to face Guilford College. That game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM
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