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.