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Kalaya Hall 121023
Kirsten Kirschbaum
49
UNC Pembroke UNCP 6-4,1-0 Conference Carolinas
73
Winner Coastal Carolina CCU 5-5,0-0 Sun Belt
UNC Pembroke UNCP
6-4,1-0 Conference Carolinas
49
Final
73
Coastal Carolina CCU
5-5,0-0 Sun Belt
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
UNC Pembroke UNCP 10 21 10 8 49
Coastal Carolina CCU 13 20 21 19 73

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Morgan Sheehan, Assistant AD/Communications & Strategic Initiatives

Third Quarter Helps Coastal Carolina To Victory Over Women’s Basketball In Exhibition

CONWAY, S.C. – The UNC Pembroke women's basketball shot a game-high 53.8 percent from the field during the second quarter, but Coastal Carolina shot better than 44 percent in the second half on the way to a 73-49 victory over the Braves on Sunday afternoon inside the HTC Center. 
 
The Braves (6-3) have now lost their last five contest to Coastal Carolina. The victory for the Chanticleer's (5-5) snapped a three-game losing skid and improve to 2-1 when playing at home.




 
THE BASICS
SCORE: Coastal Carolina 73, UNC Pembroke 49
RECORDS: UNC Pembroke 6-3, Coastal Carolina 5-5
LOCATION: Conway, S.C. (HTC Center)
HOW IT HAPPENED
1ST QUARTER
Both teams struggled offensively going a combined 0-for-7 to start the game, but Coastal Carolina scored the next two baskets to take a 4-0 lead halfway through the period. Kalaya Hall canned a three for UNC Pembroke's first basket on the next possession, but the Chants pushed their lead out to 7-3 with a layup from Arin Freeman. Zaria Clark scored the final four points of the period including a jumper at the buzzer to cut the UNCP deficit back to 13-10 heading into the second quarter.
2ND QUARTER
Natalie Evington knotted the score at 13 apiece with a 3-pointer from the corner just one minute into the period. Hannah Russell converted on an old-fashion three-point play to give UNCP its first lead of the afternoon, 16-15, with 8:12 remaining in the half. Maya Hood's layup gave the Black & Gold an 18-17 lead, but Coastal Carolina went on a 6-0 run to take a 23-18 lead with 4:17 remaining in the half. The Braves shot 53.8 percent from the field and trailed 33-31 as the teams headed into the locker rooms. 
3RD QUARTER
Hannah Russell's jumper cut the UNCP deficit back to 40-38 with 5:29 left to play in the quarter, but CCU put together a 14-0 run to push their lead out to 54-38 with 1:51 on the clock. The Braves were limited to just 15.8 percent shooting from the field, but Kalaya Hall scored the final three points of the period from the charity stripe as the hosts held a 54-41 lead heading into the final period.  
4TH QUARTER
Kelci Adams knocked down a triple from the top of the key to trim the UNC Pembroke deficit back to 57-44 with 7:25 left to play in regulation. Deaja Richardson extended the Coastal Carolina lead out to 65-47 with a 3-pointer, but Zaria Clark responded with a layup with three minutes to play as UNCP trailed 65-49. The Chants scored the final eight points of the game and shot 45.5 percent during the quarter.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
+ Kalaya Hall finished with 18 points in 32 minutes of work. The senior pulled down seven rebounds, four steals, and had one assist. 
+ Kelci Adams added nine points on a 3-for-6 from the perimeter. 
+ Zaria Clark logged six points, seven rebounds, three assists, and a pair of block and steals. 
NOTABLES
+ Coastal Carolina posted a 26-12 advantage with points in the paint. 
+ UNC Pembroke forced 22 turnovers and converted those into 10 points. 
+ The Black & Gold picked up 11 points from its bench. 
+ CCU held the lead for 87.8 percent of the game. 
UP NEXT
The Braves will step back into Conference Carolinas play on Wednesday when they trek to Bristol, Tenn., to face King. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. inside the Student Center Complex. 
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BACK THE BRAVES
Fans can help support the UNC Pembroke Women's Basketball program by joining the Braves Club. To find out more information about the Braves Club, visit UNCPBraves.com/BravesClub or email braves.club@uncp.edu.
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