HIGH POINT, NC – Playing in their final exhibition contest of the season and final tuneup before beginning South Atlantic Conference competition on Wednesday, the UVA Wise women's basketball team had a strong start but fell to High Point 101-57 Monday evening.
Despite being relatively close to each other geographically and both having programs for 40+ years, this is the first time the two teams have met. As in the game at Liberty last week, this game counts for the Panthers but is an exhibition game for the Highland Cavaliers.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Result: High Point 101, UVA Wise 57
Records: UVA Wise (3-2); High Point (8-1)
Location: High Point, North Carolina | Qubein Center
HOW IT HAPPENED
- High Point took the early 4-0 lead before back to back baskets by
Madison Looney evened things up with 8:23 left. After a score by HPU's Nevaeh Zavala, a three-pointer by
Alissa Cheek gave the Cavs the 7-6 lead. Cheek then stole the ball and found
Caroline Mullins for the fast break layup and a three-point lead for UVA Wise. High Point came back and re-took the lead at 13-11 before closing the quarter on a 12-3 run.
- The Panthers slowly extended the lead and kept it around the 20-point mark for the rest of the half despite nine points by Cheek in the quarter. At the half HPU led 54-32.
- UVA Wise hit four three-pointers in the third quarter but were unable to make up any ground as the Panthers extended their lead to 81-46 heading into the fourth quarter.
- Coach
Jamie Cluesman went to the bench for the fourth quarter to let the younger players get some experience, and High Point did the same as the Panthers went on for their eighth win of the season, 101-57.
GETTING WISE
- Cheek led the Cavs with twelve points, including three three-pointers, and two rebounds.
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Shelby Higgins chipped in eleven points and two assists as the freshman went 4-8 from the field and 3-6 from three-point range.
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Abbie Jordan scored eight points and had two rebounds and two assists.
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Caroline Mullins scored six points, while
Jalie Ruehling had four.
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Madison Looney had four points and a team-high seven rebounds.
- Five Panthers scored in double figures, led by Macy Spencer's 22 points. Spencer was perfect for the game, going 8-8 from the field and 6-6 from three-point range.
UP NEXT
The Cavs return to Wise where they will have a quick turnaround before hosting Wingate in the South Atlantic Conference opener Wednesday evening. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on the Quillen Court in the David J. Prior Convocation Center.
