Marshall University Athletics
Thursday, January 16
Charlotte, NC
7:00 PM
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Charlotte Wins Defensive Battle, 52-46
1/16/2020 11:33:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Mayo, Pearson and Wheeler all reach double digits
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jade Phillips recorded another double-double of 16 points and 16 rebounds to lift host Charlotte to a 52-46 victory over the visiting Marshall women's basketball team Thursday evening.
The 49ers improved to 11-4 overall and 2-2 in Conference USA, while the Thundering Herd dropped to 7-9 and 2-3 in league play.
Marshall got 10 points apiece from Taylor Pearson, Kristen Mayo and Savannah Wheeler and Khadaijia Brooks posted a team-high nine rebounds. Brooks and Wheeler had three assists apiece.
Phillips got her numbers amidst a tough shooting night (6-for-20) from the field. She wasn't the only one to struggle shooting, however, as both teams mustered field goal percentages below 30 percent (Charlotte 27.3, Marshall 26.4). Mariah Linney added 11 points for the 49ers before leaving with a fourth-quarter injury. Jada McMillan added four assists and 11 rebounds, as well.
Marshall trailed for much of the closely-contested game before clawing back to within two (45-43) on a Mayo free throw with 47 seconds left.
McMillan then made one of two free throws to push the margin back to three but Marshall was unable to convert on the ensuing possession. The 49ers then made six free throws down the stretch to put the contest out of reach.
The 49ers were able to force 11 Marshall turnovers in the first half, but the Herd took better care in the second, with just five miscues.
Charlotte, who is 6-0 against Marshall in Halton Arena, also won the rebounding battle 49-35, points off turnovers (12-4) and points in the paint (26-16).
"Our competitiveness seems to have improved over the last two or three weeks," said Marshall head coach Tony Kemper. "I wish I had a solution for the shooting. I do believe in our shooters, but we're searching on that end a little bit. Our defense was unbelievable again. That's a good offensive team and to hold them to 52 … that part is good."
The Thundering Herd will be back in action Saturday at Old Dominion (13-3, 3-1). The Monarchs knocked off visiting WKU (10-6, 2-3) Saturday in Norfolk by the score of 76-65.
The 49ers improved to 11-4 overall and 2-2 in Conference USA, while the Thundering Herd dropped to 7-9 and 2-3 in league play.
Marshall got 10 points apiece from Taylor Pearson, Kristen Mayo and Savannah Wheeler and Khadaijia Brooks posted a team-high nine rebounds. Brooks and Wheeler had three assists apiece.
Phillips got her numbers amidst a tough shooting night (6-for-20) from the field. She wasn't the only one to struggle shooting, however, as both teams mustered field goal percentages below 30 percent (Charlotte 27.3, Marshall 26.4). Mariah Linney added 11 points for the 49ers before leaving with a fourth-quarter injury. Jada McMillan added four assists and 11 rebounds, as well.
Marshall trailed for much of the closely-contested game before clawing back to within two (45-43) on a Mayo free throw with 47 seconds left.
McMillan then made one of two free throws to push the margin back to three but Marshall was unable to convert on the ensuing possession. The 49ers then made six free throws down the stretch to put the contest out of reach.
The 49ers were able to force 11 Marshall turnovers in the first half, but the Herd took better care in the second, with just five miscues.
Charlotte, who is 6-0 against Marshall in Halton Arena, also won the rebounding battle 49-35, points off turnovers (12-4) and points in the paint (26-16).
"Our competitiveness seems to have improved over the last two or three weeks," said Marshall head coach Tony Kemper. "I wish I had a solution for the shooting. I do believe in our shooters, but we're searching on that end a little bit. Our defense was unbelievable again. That's a good offensive team and to hold them to 52 … that part is good."
The Thundering Herd will be back in action Saturday at Old Dominion (13-3, 3-1). The Monarchs knocked off visiting WKU (10-6, 2-3) Saturday in Norfolk by the score of 76-65.
Team Stats
MAR
CLT
FG%
.264
.273
3FG%
.185
.188
FT%
.722
.619
RB
35
49
TO
16
10
STL
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Game Leaders
Pts
10
FGM
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3FGM
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FTM
7
Pts
10
FGM
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3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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