Charlotte, NC - The Johnson & Wales Charlotte women's basketball team improved to a season-best five games over .500 with an 67-40 win over Berkeley (NY) on Sunday afternoon.

How It Happened:

• The Wildcats grabbed a ten point lead after the first quarter, paced by 7 points from Jordan Durant. 
• JWU's defense took control in the second period, holding the Knights to just 1-12 from the field, and forcing Berkeley into 10 turnovers. 
• The third quarter saw the Wildcats extend their lead to 27, and they stood pat in the final ten minutes.

Key Stats:

• JWU went 19-24 at the free throw line for the second consecutive game.
• The Wildcats forced 31 Knights' turnovers.
• Each of the nine Wildcats that saw action made at least 1 field goal.
• Durant scored 17 points and was one of three Wildcats to pull down 7 rebounds.
• Victoria Boddie and Tanaeschia Dorsey scored 10 points each. 
• Makiya McDaniel had 6 points and 9 rebounds.

Up Next:

The Wildcats host South Carolina Faith A&M for a 7pm game on Wednesday, January 25th.