SALISBURY, N.C. - Coker University women's basketball fell at No. 14 Catawba Wednesday night (Dec. 1) in South Atlantic Conference action by a score of 77-58.

No. 14 Catawba jumped out to an early lead, before the Cobras would rally strong in the final minute of the frame. Catawba led Coker 16-12 after one quarter.

The Indians increased their lead back up to double-digits early in the second quarter, before Coker got back within six to force a Catawba timeout under four minutes into the period. The lead would fluctuate over the final few minutes of the quarter, as the Indians took a 39-29 lead to the half.

Catawba would lead by double digits for the first few minutes of the third quarter, before Coker would cut the deficit down to seven with under six minutes to play. Catawba would get its double-digit lead back and hold it until the end of the frame.

The Indians would hold their double-digit lead until the final horn for the conference win.

Dasia Lambert and Ashauntee Nelson each scored a team-high 10 points for the Cobras, while seven others scored in the game. Coker out-rebounded Catawba 46-40 in the game, led by a game-high 11 rebounds from Saquita Joyner. Mariah Mitchem dished out a team-best four assists in the game, while five others helped on Coker buckets in the game. Joyner and Lambert each had one steal in the game for Coker. Lambert and Hope Richardson each had two blocks in the game, while Ahlea Myers and Diamond Jackson each also had one block.

The Cobras return home to the DeLoach Center on Saturday (Dec. 4) to welcome UVA Wise for a matinee conference contest. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. from the DeLoach Center, with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.