JACKSONVILLE - The Dolphins used a thirty-point second quarter to defeat Bethune-Cookman 95-53 at Swisher Gymnasium.

 

1^st Quarter
Jacksonville (8-3) doubled the scoring output of Bethune-Cookman (2-11) in the first, using a 12-6 rebounding advantage to create extra opportunities.

B-CU hit two of their four three-point attempts, but otherwise struggled to generate an offensive rhythm. The Dolphins led 24-12 heading into the second. 

2nd Quarter
The second quarter was dominated by JU. The Dolphins scored 30 points in the period on 56.3% shooting from the floor. They were also able to get to the line 11 times, making each of those attempts.

The Wildcats struggled with ball control, committing eight turnovers which contributed to the 30 points off turnovers the Dolphins accumulated in the first half. The result was a 30-point lead for JU at the break.

3rd Quarter
B-CU's offensive struggles continued into the third, as they committed six more turnovers and converted on just 26.7% of their shot attempts.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins shot 43.8%, increasing their lead to 37 and putting the game out of reach.

4th Quarter
The Wildcats shot under 30% again in the fourth, but were able to hit four of their seven three-point attempts.

Jacksonville shot 47.1% and in route to completing a convincing 95-53 win.

• In just her fourth game of the season, Keiara Gregory led the Wildcats with 14 points with three three-pointers made.
• B-CU shot 29.1% from the field and 38.9% from three-point territory.
• Priscilla Williams led Jacksonville with 14 points
• The Dolphins collected 32 points off B-CU turnovers.

Bethune-Cookman opens SWAC play with a home match against Florida A&M. The game will begin at 1:00 p.m. EST.

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