Toccoa, GA - The Johnson & Wales Charlotte women's basketball team snapped Toccoa Falls' eight game win streak with an 80-67 win over the Screaming Eagles on Monday.

How It Happened:

• The Wildcats jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first quarter en route to a 15-9 advantage after 10 minutes. 
• Toccoa Falls rallied in the first six minutes of the second quarter to take a 26-23 lead on the strength of three 3 pointers.
• JWU responded with an 18-4 run to close the half in which six different Wildcats scored.
• The Wildcats edged further ahead at the end of the 3rd quarter to lead by 16 aided by 6 straight points from Jordan Durant.
• The JWU lead grew to as many as 18 in the final stanza. Toccoa Falls cut it to as few as 8, but could get no closer.

Key Stats:

• JWU shot 42.4% from the field and went 19-24 at the free throw line.
• The Wildcats outrebounded the Screaming Eagles 46-33.
• Aimee Evans posted her first career double-double, scoring 19 points and grabbing 17 rebounds.
• Jordan Durant scored 18 points, including three 3 pointers.
• Tanaeschia Dorsey came off the bench to score 15 points, while Joyiah White had 11 points and 7 rebounds.

Up Next:

The Wildcats are off until Sunday, Jan. 22nd when they welcome Berkeley (NY) for a 3pm tipoff.