Coker Women Fall to No. 12 Limestone in Season Opener

Photo by Stan Barnhill
Photo by Stan Barnhill

GAFFNEY, S.C. – The Coker women's basketball team dropped its first game of SAC/Conference Carolinas Challenge to No. 12 Limestone College, 94-55 on Friday (Nov. 13) night at Limestone.

Jazz Green led the way for the Cobras, pouring in 24 points off the bench with 12 rebounds and three steals. Also scoring in double figures was Terrika Foster with 11 points and eight rebounds. Kendra Lambert added in eight points and eight rebounds.

Limestone took advantage of Coker's shooting woes in the first quarter to jump out to a 30-8 lead. The Cobras fell behind 48-20 at halftime. Coker found its rhythm in the second half as they outscored the Saints, 21-18 in the third quarter. Limestone padded its lead with a 28-14 fourth quarter, for a 94-55 final.

The Cobras return to the court on Saturday (Nov. 14) for the final game of the SAC/Conference Carolinas Challenge. They will take on Belmont Abbey at 5:30 p.m. at Limestone's Timken Center.