Ashlee Brackett

Women's Basketball 2/18/2024 2:53:00 PM by Ashlee Brackett, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

WBB Strong Defensive First Half Falls Short At Stony Brook

Box Score STONY BROOK, N.Y. -- The Elon University women's basketball team (9-17, 5-8) played a strong defensive game but ultimately fell short on the road 61-32 to the Stony Brook Seawolves (21-3,11-2) on Sunday afternoon.

Maya Johnson finished with a game-high eight points on 44-percent shooting, adding five boards and one block. Two Phoenix players recorded double-figure rebounds with Ajia James grabbing a season-high 12 boards followed by Hannah Dereje with a career-high of 10.

THE RUNDOWN

Elon got out to a 7-3 lead over the Seawolves, with baskets from Ajia James, Diamond Monroe and Maya Johnson. Stony Brook responded with an 8-3 run to end the quarter ahead of the Phoenix 11-10.
A strong bucket from Johnson and Monroe three-pointer gave the Phoenix a 20-17 advantage with 6:49 left in the second quarter. Three straight Seawolves baskets put them back in control at 19-15. Each team traded baskets before a Hannah Dereje layup got the Phoenix within two with 33 seconds left in the half. Stony Brook ended the half with a three-pointer to lead Elon 24-19.
The Seawolves outscored the Phoenix 20-5 in the third quarter taking a 44-24 lead entering the final 10 minutes of play.
The Phoenix chipped away at the deficit throughout the fourth quarter but ultimately fell 61-32 to the Seawolves.

NOTES

Elon returned the same starters in Ajia James, Maya Johnson, Diamond Monroe, Vanessa Taylor and Regina Walton.
Johnson led the Phoenix with eight points followed by Hannah Dereje with seven.
Monroe and Taylor added six points apiece as Monroe matched her career-high in steals with two.
James grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds off the glass for the Phoenix, her second consecutive game leading Elon and first time this season with double-figure.
Dereje recorded career-highs in boards with 10 and two steals.
At the half, Elon outnumbered Stony Brook in points in the paint (10-8), steals (4-2) and assists (5-2) while forcing eight turnovers.
Elon held Stony Brook to 24 points in the first half, the lowest points the Seawolves have scored in a half in league play this season.
The maroon and gold held the Seawolves to their lowest total points in the league play at 61.

UP NEXT

The maroon and gold will return to the court Friday, Feb. 23, as they travel to William & Mary for a 7 p.m. contest against the Tribe. On Sunday, Feb. 25, the Phoenix will host North Carolina A&T for a rematch in CAA play. Tipoff against the Aggies is set for 1 p.m.

-- ELON --

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Players Mentioned

#43 Hannah Dereje: C/F; 6' 3"; Sophomore

#12 Ajia James: F; 6' 1"; Senior

#24 Maya Johnson: F; 6' 0"; Graduate Student

#20 Diamond Monroe: G; 5' 10"; Redshirt Sophomore

#22 Vanessa Taylor: G; 5' 8"; Graduate Student

#1 Regina Walton: G; 5' 3"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#43 Hannah Dereje
: 6' 3"; Sophomore
: C/F

#12 Ajia James
: 6' 1"; Senior
: F

#24 Maya Johnson
: 6' 0"; Graduate Student
: F

#20 Diamond Monroe
: 5' 10"; Redshirt Sophomore
: G

#22 Vanessa Taylor
: 5' 8"; Graduate Student
: G

#1 Regina Walton
: 5' 3"; Sophomore
: G