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Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Tyler Bennett

Lady Statesmen Seal GSC Tournament Spot With Win Over West Georgia

CLEVELAND, Miss. – The Lady Statesmen punched their ticket to the Gulf South Conference Tournament on Saturday afternoon with a big home win over West Georgia. The Lady Statesmen led by as many as 27 points in their twelfth GSC win of the year.

Delta State led 20-16 at the end of the first quarter after shooting 70 percent from the field in the frame. The Lady Statesmen outscored the Wolves 17-11 in the second to take a 37-27 lead into the halftime break.

The Lady Statesmen held the Wolves to just 27 percent from the field in the second half and forced seven turnovers in the final twenty minutes. Delta State forced 15 turnovers in the game, scoring 13 points off of the turnovers.

The TIP-OFF:
Score: Delta State 64 | West Georgia 42
Records: Lady Statesmen 14-14 (12-12 GSC) | Wolves 16-12 (12-12 GSC) 
City | Venue: Cleveland, Miss. | Sillers Coliseum
Get Social: Twitter - @DeltaStateWBB | Instagram – @DeltaStateWBB 

UP NEXT:
The Lady Statesmen will travel to Jackson, TN for the first round of the GSC Tournament this Tuesday, March 5. Tipoff against the Union Lady Bulldogs is scheduled for 5:30 pm.
 
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