The KSU women’s basketball team took on the Northern Kentucky Norses Saturday, Jan. 21 for the first time ever. Northern Kentucky came out shooting to open the ball game. They opened the game outscoring the Owls 37-11 in the first half. The Owls came out of the locker room a different team to start the second half, as they scored 8 unanswered points.
“In the first half we didn’t have the energy to win,” said Kennesaw State head coach Nitra Perry. “In the second half, we came out with a much better effort and I have to credit my seniors and Christine for that. We just have to build on it and keep learning.”
Sametria Gideon, Nicole Adams, and Christine Wylie all pitched in for the Owl’s strong start. This team effort cut the Northern Kentucky lead to 37- 19. With 12:35 left in the second half the Lady Owls were resilient and yet again cut the Northern Kentucky lead from 26 to 14 points. Northern Kentucky used a team effort to stretch the lead back to 24 points.
The Owls were back in sync after Northern Kentucky’s run, as they went on a 9-0 run all within four minutes. Sametria Gideon and Chelsea Mason led the effort for the Owls which made it 56-41 with under five minutes to play. This cut the Norses lead to just 15. Freshman Chelsea Mason scored the Owls last four points of the game as the Owls fell 65- 49. Sametria Gideon continued to play well as she recorded her 10th double double of the season with 12 points and 14 rebounds.
The Lady Owls will be back in action on Monday, Jan. 28 as they face off against Lipscomb in Nashville, Tenn.
