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Wildcats Fend Off Furious Bob Jones Rally

Box Score

Greenville, SC - Johnson & Wales defeated Bob Jones 77-69 on Saturday to improve to 8-2 on the season, the best 10 game start in program history.

How It Happened:
  • Trailing 13-12 with 4:00 left in the first quarter, JWU used a 12-1 run to take a ten point lead, 24-14 after one period. The Wildcats shot 66.7 % (12-18) from the field in the quarter.
  • JWU extended the lead to 19 at 36-17, before Bob Jones scored 13 of the final 17 points to trail by 10 at the break, 40-30.
  • The Bruins whittled away at the JWU lead in the third quarter, eventually going ahead themselves 55-54, on a Delaney Edwards layup with 1:59 left in the quarter.
  • The Wildcats got six points from Jordan McDuffie in those final two minutes to help them nose back in front 62-58 after three periods.
  • JWU opened the fourth with a 7-0 run, pushing their lead to a comfortable margin of 69-58.
  • The Bruins would get no closer than the 77-69 final margin.
Key Stats:
  • JWU outrebounded Bob Jones 38-28.
  • The Wildcats converted 16 of their 22 free throw attempts.
  • JWU shot 56.8% on their two point attempts.
  • Jordan McDuffie had 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.
  • Jordan Durant added 15 points and 9 rebounds.
  • Jayla Lovett scored 13 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and handed out 4 assists.
  • JWU improves to 8-2, while Bob Jones drops to 5-7 on the season.
From Coach Dunn:

"We were down in numbers all weekend and the young ladies really bought to what we were telling them. Felt like we made some huge jumps the last 3 games."

Up Next:

The Wildcats game scheduled for 12/18 at Hollins has been postponed. They will next take on NC Central in an exhibition on 12/20 at 3pm in Durham, NC.

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Players Mentioned

Jordan Durant

#4 Jordan Durant

Guard
5' 6"
Freshman
High School
Jayla Lovett

#11 Jayla Lovett

Guard
5' 6"
Sophomore
High School
Jordan  Mcduffie

#2 Jordan Mcduffie

Forward
5' 9"
Senior
Transfer

Players Mentioned

Jordan Durant

#4 Jordan Durant

5' 6"
Freshman
High School
Guard
Jayla Lovett

#11 Jayla Lovett

5' 6"
Sophomore
High School
Guard
Jordan  Mcduffie

#2 Jordan Mcduffie

5' 9"
Senior
Transfer
Forward
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