Bluefield WV - The JWU women's basketball team traveled to Bluefield State College on Wednesday. The Wildcats couldn't overcome the tough shooting night and dropped the game, 56-49.

Highlights:

• JWU held the Big Blues to 35% shooting, but could only manage 27% for themselves.
• JWU lost the points in the paint battle, 28-16.
• The Wildcats out-rebounded Bluefield State 45-28, and outscored BSC 20-3 on second chance points.
• Bianca Covington and Ineesha Hankerson scored 13 points each for the Wildcats.
• Hankerson added 15 rebounds while Covington chipped in 14.
• JWU moves to 6-6 on the season.

From The Coach:

"In a game like this it comes down to a few plays here and there that make a difference," commented Interim Head Coach Aram Parunak after the game. "I have to do a better job of putting our players in a position to be successful while at the same time helping them understand that every decision matters."

Up Next:

The women's basketball team will travel to EMAC foe Mid-Atlantic Christian University on Jan. 25th for a 6:00 pm tip-off.