LAMONI, Iowa – The No. 9-ranked Central Methodist University women's basketball program secured a convincing 112-65 victory over Graceland in a road contest on Saturday afternoon.
The Eagles used an 18-4 run in the opening frame to build an early 15 point lead in the first quarter. A strong 33-12 performance in the second frame gave Central a hefty 63-29 lead at the half. Graceland outscored CMU by two points in the third quarter, but the squad bounced back with a commanding 31-16 showing in the final frame to close out the win.
Thirteen different Eagles were able to record at least one shot in the contest, led by Sam Caruth (SR/Las Vegas, Nev.) posted a career-high of 19 points off the bench after knocking down five shots from long range. Caruth was followed by Crimson Jones (SR/Flora, Ill.), who notched 18 points after an 11-12 showing from the free throw line, and a 17 point performance from Lanay Rodney (SR/Peekskill, N.Y.).
INSIDE THE BOX:
- Central shot a red-hot 57% from the floor while holding the Yellowjackets to 42%
- The Eagles forced a whopping 43 turnovers on the night while nabbing 23 steals
- The CMU bench contributed a season-high 52 points with every player that saw action scoring at least once
- Central finished +2 in the rebounding column after grabbing a total of 33 boards
NOTABLE PERFORMERS:
- Sam Caruth – 19 bench points, 5 3PT, 2 steals, 2 assists
- Crimson Jones – 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals
- Lanay Rodney – 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals
- Daesjah Ely (JR/Indianapolis, Ind.) – 10 points, 5 steals, 4 rebounds
- Veronica Preciado (SR/Sacramento, Calif.) – 10 points
UP NEXT:
Central is set to host Mount Mercy on Wednesday, February 12th, for the Pink Out game. Tipoff is set for 5:30 PM at Puckett Field House.
