CLEVELAND, Miss. – The Delta State University women's basketball team returned home against Shorter University Thursday night. Ginny Higginbotham set the tone for the Lady Statesmen with a three-pointer to start the scoring.
The first quarter was a tight contest with both team trading scores. The Lady Statesmen started to pull ahead in the second quarter as they outscored the Hawks 22-13 in the frame. The Green and White would lead the entire contest never trailing after the first quarter.
Camryn Davis, Michelle Smith, Alanna Smith, and Shanell Kitchens all reached double figures for the Lady Statesmen. Camryn Davis led all scorers in the game with 21 points and 12 rebounds.

The TIP-OFF:
Score: DSU 79 | Shorter 61
Records: DSU 11-14 (10-11 GSC) | Shorter 2-21 (2-18 GSC)
City|Venue: Cleveland, Miss. | Walter Sillers Coliseum
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STATS OF THE GAME:
· Delta State was 30-for-60 from the field, shooting 50 percent for the game.
· Shorter shot 24-for-64 for 37.5 percent in the contest.
· The Lady Statesmen outrebounded Shorter 37-20, including a 13-6 edge in offensive rebounds.
· The Lady Statesmen recorded nine blocks in the game.
· The Green and White scored 46 points of their 79 points in the paint.
· The Lady Statesmen had 16 points off turnovers and 16 bench points.
· The Green and White had 14-second chance points.

UP NEXT
The Lady Statesmen will host Lee University this Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 pm.