November 20, 2021
Gillie, Marshall net 16 versus Coker
The Mars Hill women's basketball team (0-4, 0-2 SAC) was defeated by Coker (2-1, 1-0 SAC) by a score of 67-53 on the road Saturday evening.
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Mars Hill women's basketball team (0-4, 0-2 SAC) was defeated by Coker (2-1, 1-0 SAC) by a score of 67-53 on the road Saturday evening.
The Cobras shot just over 48 percent from the floor to claim their first league win, inlcuding a game-high 69 percent in the fourth quarter.
Despite a low scoring first half that saw the Cobras up 23-20, the teams combined for 77 points in the final 20 minutes of play. Saquita Joyner led all players with 21 points while Maddie Gillie and De'Ja Marshall led the Lions with 16 points apiece.
Notable Performers
COKER
- Points - Saquita Joyner (21), Hope Richardson (8)
- Rebounds - Saquita Joyner (11), Emily Davis (5)
- Assists - Mariah Mitchem, Abigail Keesling, & Ahlea Myers (4)
- Steals - Saquita Joyner, Abigail Keesling, & Mya Wasswa (1)
MHU
- Points - De'Ja Marshall & Maddie Gillie (16), Kyla Daniels (8)
- Rebounds - De'Ja Marshall (10), Zanah Boyd (6)
- Assists - Kyla Daniels, De'Ja Marshall, & Emily Novick (2)
- Steals - De'Ja Marshall (2), Zanah Boyd, Kyla Daniels, Brianne Rosales, Hannah Barr, & Maddie Gillie (1)
Mars Hill returns to action on Tuesday, November 23 when they face UVA Wise. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.
