Takoma Park, MD - The Johnson & Wales Charlotte women's basketball team opened 2023 with an 87-53 loss to Washington Adventist.

The Shock shot 65.3% in building a 43-20 halftime lead. JWU could muster only six field goals in the first 20 minutes.

The Wildcats committed a season-low 6 turnovers, but were outrebounded by 4.

Jordan Durant was the only Wildcat in double figures, as she scored 18 points.

JWU continues their road trip on Saturday as they travel to Mary Washington for a 1:00pm game.