Cleveland, Miss. – The Delta State University Women's Basketball team traveled to Memphis, Tennessee for a GSC matchup with Christian Brothers University.  The Lady Statesmen started the game strong on both sides of the ball. DSU would score 20 points while only allowing nine points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Green and White defense only allowed the Bucs to score 4 points in the quarter to take a 42-12 lead at the half. To open the second half the DSU offense scored 22 points in the third quarter while allowing CBU to score 14 points in the third. The Lady Statemen's offense slowed down in the fourth quarter only scoring 15 points and allowing the Bucs to score 17 points which was the most they scored in any quarter. The Green and White hit 12 three-pointers in the game today.

The TIP-OFF:
Score: DSU 79 | CBU 44
Records: DSU 8-8 |CBU 2-14
City|Venue: Memphis, Tenn. | Canale Arena
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STATS OF THE GAME:

• Delta State was 27– for – 57 shooting 47 percent while CBU was 12- for – 53 shooting 22 percent.
• The Green and White were 12 – for – 25 from the three-point line shooting 48 percent.
• DSU outrebounded the Bucs 42 – to – 28.
• The Lady Statesmen had 5 blocks and 11 steals in the game.
• DSU had 19 turnovers in the game.
• The Green and White had 30 points in the paint.

UP NEXT:
The Lady Statesmen will travel to Jackson, Tennessee for a matchup with Union on January 22.