Women’s College Basketball Roundup: Monday, December 16, 2024
Women’s College Basketball Roundup: Monday, December 16, 2024
Basketball action was in full swing Monday, with exciting matchups across the country. From dominant performances to thrilling finishes, teams showcased their talent as the season gains momentum. Here’s a breakdown of the day’s notable games and standout players:
Late-Night Matchup in Honolulu
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Hawai'i
Time: 11:59 PM EST
TV: ESPN+
Location: Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, HI
This game promises a showcase of late-night competition as Hawai’i hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a marquee non-conference showdown.
Top Results and Standouts
No. 1 UCLA 69, Cal Poly 37
Top Scorer: Janiah Barker (UCLA) – 12 Pts
Top Scorer (Cal Poly): Mary Carter – 11 Pts
Kent State 103, Virginia-Lynchburg 41
Top Scorer: Jenna Batsch (Kent State) – 17 Pts
Top Scorer (UVAL): Aalyssa Rogers – 12 Pts
Dartmouth 61, Central Connecticut 59
Top Scorer: Zeynep Ozel (Dartmouth) – 13 Pts
Top Scorer (CCSU): Belle Lanpher – 27 Pts
Charlotte 55, Winthrop 47
Top Scorer: Hayleigh Breland (Charlotte) – 16 Pts
Top Scorer (Winthrop): Amourie Porter – 14 Pts
Georgia 59, UNC Greensboro 52
Top Scorer: De’Mauri Flournoy (UGA) – 21 Pts
Top Scorer (UNCG): Nya Smith – 11 Pts
Missouri State 77, Southeast Missouri State 49
Top Scorer: Cady Pauley (Missouri State) – 17 Pts
Top Scorer (SEMO): Indiya Bowen – 19 Pts
Stanford 62, UTSA 57
Top Scorer: Elena Bosgana (Stanford) – 13 Pts
Top Scorer (UTSA): Jordyn Jenkins – 14 Pts
Montana State 58, Florida Gulf Coast 49
Top Scorer: Marah Dykstra (Montana State) – 20 Pts
Top Scorer (FGCU): Emani Jefferson – 15 Pts
Arizona 87, Weber State 66
Top Scorer: Jada Williams (Arizona) – 24 Pts
Top Scorer (Weber State): Antoniette Emma-Nnopu – 13 Pts
Eastern Washington 98, Warner Pacific 45
Top Scorer: Emily McElmurry (EWU) – 16 Pts
Top Scorer (WP): Emily Fortin – 11 Pts
Close Calls and Thrilling Finishes
Mount St. Mary’s 88, Mercyhurst 83 (OT): Anna LeMaster scored 25 points, helping Mount St. Mary’s outlast Mercyhurst in overtime. Allyson Ross led all scorers with 26 points in a losing effort.
Dartmouth 61, Central Connecticut 59: Belle Lanpher’s 27 points weren’t enough, as Dartmouth edged CCSU in a nail-biter.
Jacksonville State 45, Utah Valley 49: Utah Valley secured a low-scoring defensive win, led by Clara Gonzalez Planella’s 19 points.
Standout Individual Performances
Jada Williams (Arizona): 24 points in Arizona’s dominant win over Weber State.
Mickayla Perdue (Cleveland State): 23 points in Cleveland State’s 85-71 victory over Wright State.
Prencis Harden (Kennesaw State): A standout 22 points in Kennesaw State’s win against Seattle U.
Anna LeMaster (Mount St. Mary’s): 25 points in an overtime thriller.
Looking Ahead
With non-conference play wrapping up and teams building momentum, the competition is heating up as the holidays approach. Stay tuned for more exciting matchups as college basketball continues to deliver standout performances and surprises!
