UVI Scores Season-High 91 in Rout Over Trinity Baptist
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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Virgin Islands (6-3, 3-2) | 19 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 91 |
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Trinity Baptist (0-5, 0-0) | 22 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 54 |
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The University of the Virgin Islands Women's Basketball Team set several season-highs in a 91-54 rout over host Trinity Baptist College Friday evening.
The Buccaneers outscored the Eagles 47-18 in the second half en route to a season-high 91 points, breaking the previous mark of 79. The 35 field goals made were also a season-high, along with UVI shooting 46 percent (35-of-76) from the field. The Buccaneers tied their season-high with 14 steals while turning the ball over just 10 times, a season-low for UVI.
Kaeani Berry and Melea Lovelace also got involved in setting new marks. Berry's game-high 20 points was a season-high for her and Lovelace logged her first double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
THE ESSENTIALS
Final Score: University of the Virgin Islands def. Trinity Baptist, 91-54
Records: UVI Women's 6-3; Trinity Baptist 0-5
Location: Trinity Baptist Gym; Jacksonville, Fla.
Date: December 10, 2021
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Trailing 22-19 entering the second quarter, the Buccaneers dominated Trinity Baptist to the tune of 72-32 over the final three quarters. Down 25-24 early in the second, UVI went on a 15-0 run. It was the reserve unit that led the run as Kashay Bass had six points and Kaya Evans turned in a three-pointer, plus an assist during the run.
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The game was cracked open with a 14-0 UVI run that turned a 51-41 lead into a 65-41 score with two minutes remaining in the third quarter. Amber Appiah-Kubi ignited the run with a three on an assist from Lovelace. Berry had six points in the span. Over the full 10 minutes of the third period, the Buccaneers outscored the Eagles, 24-7.
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The rout continued in a fourth quarter that saw UVI double-up Trinity Baptist, 23-11. Over the final 4:30 of the game, the Buccaneers went on a 17-2 run to highlight their superiority.
STAT FACTS
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Berry finished with 20 points (8-of-10 on field goals), eight boards (six offensive), and two steals. Lovelace had five assists, which was a game-high and it tied a season-high for the guard. She also had two steals.
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Appiah-Kubi finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds, three steals, and two assists.
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Kierra Neal had 12 points, four boards, and two steals. She has scored in double-digits every game this season. Neal had 10 points in the fourth quarter to secure her streak.
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Bass, Evans, and Mia Davis each finished with nine points. Bass added seven rebounds, two steals, and two assists. Evans contributed four boards and three assists.
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UVI outrebounded Trinity Baptist, 46-28, and had a 25-3 advantage in points off turnovers.
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Triniti Snead led the Eagles with 17 points and eight boards.
UP NEXT
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The road trip continues when the Buccaneers take on the College of Coastal Georgia on December 12th at 2 p.m. EST.
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The road trip concludes with a quick trip up north to Atlanta, Ga. to play Truett McConnell on December 15th. Tip-off against the Bears is slated for 5:30 p.m.
