Box Score
The Lady Bruins basketball team traded baskets in the early stretches of the game, but the team couldn't hold Wofford College back as the Terriers cruised to a 96-54 victory over BJU on Tuesday night in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
"We came out well and competed," Bruins Head Coach Mike LeViere said. "I was happy to see we weren't intimidated. It is definitely a step up for us to play against Wofford but playing them makes us better. We'll be better tomorrow due to our effort tonight."
Tuesday's game signaled the start of the toughest portion of the 2017-18 schedule for the Bruins with three NCAA DI opponents in a seven day stretch. The Bruins came into the game with a 3-4 record having dropped two of their last three games. The Terriers entered with a 2-3 record in the early stages of the season. The two teams took the court in the newly renovated Richardson Indoor Stadium.
Sarah Thomsen helped the Bruins take an early lead as she scored a layup and a three pointer to give BJU a 7-6 lead. The Bruins kept pace with the Terriers early on as the two teams traded baskets with the score remaining close. The Terriers used a 9-0 run to close out the first quarter as they took a 19-10 lead.
The Terriers picked up where they left off as they started the second quarter on an 8-0 run to stretch the lead. The Bruins tried to get their offense going again, but turnovers plagued the team allowing Wofford to take advantage. Sarah Thomsen was a perfect 4-4 in the 1st half for the Bruins including 3-3 from beyond the arc. Still, the Bruins couldn't maintain a consistent offensive presence as the Terriers took a commanding 47-24 lead into halftime.
In the second half, the Terriers were able to capitalize on their play inside as Wofford finished the night with 56 points in the paint. The Terriers also were able to extend possessions with offensive rebounding. Another run by Wofford extended the lead to 61-28. Despite a run by the Bruins to close out the quarter, the Terriers still held the upper hand 67-37.
With the game out of reach, the Bruins didn't give up as Sha'Ron Brunson helped power the Bruins offense with 14 second half points. Still, it wasn't enough as the Terriers went on to win 96-54.
"Overall we are happy with the effort, competitiveness, and parts of our execution," Coach LeViere said. "Everyone was in the game and we can look at the film and see a lot of positive things, things we did well, and then look at some areas we made mistakes and learn from as well."
Sarah Thomsen led the Bruins with 17 point while Sha'Ron Brunson finished with 15. Wofford controlled the rebounding margin as they out rebounded the Bruins 50-28. With the loss, the Bruins fall to 3-5 on the season.
Next up, the Bruins take on University of South Carolina Upstate on Thursday night in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
