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Troy L. Sayles
57
Winner Col. of Charleston CC 10-3,2-0 CAA
45
Elon Elon 4-11,0-2 CAA
Winner
Col. of Charleston CC
10-3,2-0 CAA
57
Final
45
Elon Elon
4-11,0-2 CAA
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Col. of Charleston CC 15 18 12 12 57
Elon Elon 10 11 9 15 45

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | by Ashlee Brackett, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Elon Falls to Charleston On Princess Day

ELON, N.C. – A strong offensive performance from Ajia James was not enough as the Elon women's basketball team (4-11, 0-2) fell to Charleston (10-3, 2-0) on Sunday afternoon.

James finished with a team-high 14 points, including four three-pointers. Iycez Adams led the Phoenix on the boards with seven rebounds followed by Diamond Monroe with a career-high eight rebounds.

"Today is always a special day, Princess Day, and it's always wonderful to see little young girls who have dreams, hopes and aspirations. It's good to be a motivation and a role model for all of these young women," said head coach Charlotte Smith. "Unfortunately, we were not able to come out with the win today, but we look forward with hope and not back with regret. We have some big games coming up this weekend so hopefully we can regroup and refocus."

 THE RUNDOWN
  • Charleston came out to a 9-2 lead midway through the first quarter before back-to-back three-point baskets from Ajia James cut the Cougar lead to three at 11-8. After 10 minutes of play, Elon trailed Charleston 15-10. 
  • Again, the Cougars went on a 9-2 run to open the second quarter of play. Jumpers from James and Jessica Booth would get the Phoenix back within single digits at 24-16. Charleston outscored Elon 9-5 to end the half ahead 33-21. 
  • An and one from Iycez Adams opened the second half for the Phoenix, but the Cougars followed with a 9-0 run to gain a 42-24 lead with just under four minutes remaining in the third quarter. Elon ended the quarter on a 6-3 run and trailed Charleston 45-30 to enter the fourth quarter.
  • Although the Phoenix outscored the Cougars 15-12 in the final quarter, Charleston sealed a 57-45 victory.
NOTES
  • Elon returned the same starters in today's game in Iycez Adams, Jessica Booth, Maya Johnson, Maraja Pass and Vanessa Taylor.
  • Ajia James led the Phoenix offensively netting 14 points followed by Adams and Johnson who scored nine apiece.
  • Adams led on the glass for the ninth time this season stating seven rebounds followed by Diamond Monroe who grabbed a career-high eight boards. 
  • Elon outrebounded Charleston in the first half 23-21. 
  • The Phoenix outscored the Cougars off the bench 20-8, with 14 coming from James.
  • Elon has held its opponents to under 70 points in four consecutive matchups. 
  • As a team, the Phoenix outnumbered the Cougars in steals (12-8), assists (11-8) and rebounds (44-43).
UP NEXT
  • The Phoenix travel to CAA newcomer Campbell next Friday, Jan. 12 before hosting William & Mary Sunday, Jan. 14. Friday's matchup is scheduled for 7 p.m. while Sunday's game in Schar is slated for 1 p.m. Both games will stream live on FloHoops.
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