Shakira Wilson’s hot shooting day helps Women’s Basketball conquer Montreat at home
WEST POINT, Ga. (Oct. 28, 2023) - The Point University Women's Basketball team returned to the court for a non-conference game against former Appalachian Athletic Conference foe, Montreat College where the Skyhawks took the win 64-48.
The first quarter started with both teams trading scores as the Cavaliers added early three-pointers to give Montreat an early lead. With Montreat leading 9-7, Lanee Edwards added a layup to tie the game as the quarter neared its end. Montreat would respond with a layup of their own but Shakira Wilson started her day from deep with a made three-pointer to put Point back ahead. Montreat added fuel to the fire by scoring the following two scores to lead 16-12 at the end of the first quarter.
The Cavaliers continued to challenge Point's defense by extending the lead to seven. Mataea Boyd responded with a strong take to the lane for the layup. Ky'Leo Worriels made her presence felt in the paint as she scored on the and-one layup which was followed by the made free throw to cut Montreat's lead to two. Shakira Wilson returned with three consecutive three-pointers to push Point's lead to 26-21. As the quarter continued, Point's momentum picked up as Shanbriah Rule made two free throws which were followed by a layup from Ky'Leo Worriels. With under a minute, Shakira Wilson pushed Point's lead to 12 as she added another triple to go into the half leading 33-21.
The third quarter started with Mataea Boyd scoring off Mirial Cannon's steal. Montreat looked to ice Point on offense but three-pointers continued as Lanee Edwards added a triple which was followed by another from Shakira Wilson. The following two baskets came from none other than Shakira Wilson as she was not afraid to let her shot go to extend the lead to 47-31. Lanee Edwards added made three free throws to the run and Shakira Wilson stepped inside of the lane for the floater as the Skyhawks led 51-35 going into the final period of play.
Ky'Leo Worriels scored the first basket for the Skyhawks in the fourth quarter which was followed by the next few scores coming from the charity stripe. Point continued to make their moments count from the free throw line by making the following two. Shanbriah Rule breezed past the defense for the highlight reel style of layup to score the next basket. Ky'Leo Worriels scored the final bucket for Point as the Skyhawks took the win 64-48.
In the Box
Shakira Wilson led with 28 Points which followed with tying a school record for eight made three-pointers in a single game. Ky'Leo Worriels added a double-double with 11 Points and 12 Rebounds while also adding four blocks.
Coach's Quote
Head Coach Tory Wooley was pleased with how his team battled along with the lights-out shooting from Wilson. "Our team played solid and picked up a good win against a great team. Shakira really shot the ball well and was special tonight. Her teammates did a wonderful job getting her the ball as she tied a program record with 8 made 3-pointers in a game.
Collectively, our players limited scoring opportunities for Montreat and were solid defensively.
We did a better job of taking care of the ball but still have areas to improve in."
Up Next
Point will return to West Point Park Gymnasium against another former AAC Foe of Columbia International University on Wednesday, November 1st starting at 5:30 P.M.