Hartsville,SC- In a South Atlantic Conference match between Mars Hill and Coker on February 14, 2024, Coker emerged victorious with a decisive 59-43 win. The game, held in Hartsville, South Carolina, displayed Coker's dominance as they outplayed Mars Hill in all four quarters. With a strong defensive performance and balanced scoring, Coker secured a comfortable victory.


Coker started the game on a high note, taking a commanding 20-10 lead in the first quarter. Mars Hill struggled to find their rhythm, shooting only 26.9% from the field. Tateyoina Harris of Mars Hill showed promise with 8 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Coker's early lead.

Coker continued their dominance in the second quarter, outscoring Mars Hill 15-9. The Coker defense limited Mars Hill to just 9 points in the quarter, further widening the gap. Aaliyah El of Mars Hill contributed 6 points but couldn't prevent Coker from extending their lead.


Coker maintained their momentum in the third quarter, scoring 14 points to Mars Hill's 10. The Coker defense remained strong, holding Mars Hill to a field goal percentage of just 20.0%. Elyseia Brown of Mars Hill provided some resistance with 11 rebounds, but Coker's overall team effort kept them comfortably ahead.


In the final quarter, Coker sealed their victory with a solid defensive effort, limiting Mars Hill to just 14 points. Despite a slight improvement in shooting percentage from Mars Hill, Coker's lead proved insurmountable. Dasia Ferguson of Coker had an impressive performance off the bench, contributing 10 points and 6 rebounds.


Kamari Thompson of Coker stood out with 8 points and 9 rebounds, providing a strong presence in the paint. Mya Wasswa also had a solid performance for Coker, contributing 4 rebounds and 4 assists. For Mars Hill, Tateyoina Harris showcased her rebounding skills with 8 rebounds, while Jo Snow led her team in scoring with 12 points.

Coker's dominant performance against Mars Hill resulted in a 59-43 victory. Coker's suffocating defense and balanced scoring proved to be the difference in the game. Mars Hill struggled to find their offensive rhythm and were unable to overcome Coker's early lead. The win improves Coker's record to 14-9 overall and 6-7 in the South Atlantic Conference, while Mars Hill drops to 12-13 overall and 6-7 in the conference.