No. 19 Ole Miss women pull away from North Alabama in second half, win 72-51 as Richard scores 17
(AP) — Jada Richard scored 17 points and No. 19 Ole Miss overcame a sluggish start to pull away from North Alabama for a 72-51 win on Thursday night.
Ole Miss women's basketball team, ranked No. 19, outplayed North Alabama to secure a 72-51 victory on Thursday night. Jada Richard led the scoring with 17 points, while Jaida Civil added 15 and Doneelah Washington 13, giving the Rebels a 2-0 record. The game began sluggishly for Ole Miss, who trailed 14-11 at the first quarter and 27-25 at halftime.
Amy Kurkowski contributed 11 points for the Lions, who started the season 0-2 after falling to Mississippi State 68-27. Emma Deste had 13 rebounds for the visitors but also committed 30 turnovers. Ole Miss finally took control in the second half, leading 51-51 before Talaysia Cooper's 3-pointer tied the game at 33-33 early in the quarter.
Four consecutive free throws by Civil sparked a 7-0 run, pushing the score to 48-38. Ole Miss secured the win with consecutive baskets in the final two quarters, ending with a final tally of 72-51. The Rebels shot 32% in the first half and improved to 68% in the second. The next opponents for Ole Miss are North Alabama at Jackson State on Monday and Albany at home on Wednesday.
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