Cobras Edge LMU 64-61

Photo by Stan Barnhill
Photo by Stan Barnhill

HARROGATE, TENN.- Coker women's basketball earned a narrow 64-61 South Atlantic Conference victory at Lincoln Memorial on Saturday (Dec. 5). The Cobras move to 2-0 in SAC play with the win.

Three Cobras notched double figures in the scoring department. Jazz Green led the attack with 24 points, and completed a double-double pulling down 10 rebounds. Morgan Williams contributed 12 points, while Kiara Shoats added 11 of her own.

The Cobras trailed 36-35 at the half before outscoring the Railsplitters 21-10 in the third quarter to gain control. Coker shot 38.5% (5-13) from three-point range and 78.9% (15-19) at the free throw line. Overall the Cobras shot 45.8% (22-48) from the field.

The Cobras will hit the hardwood at home on Wednesday (Dec. 9) when they host Queens (N.C.). Tip-off is slated for 6:00 p.m. at the DeLoach Center. Tickets for the game are $5 for adults, $3 for students and free to all Coker faculty, staff and students.