Women’s Basketball Wraps Up Senior Day on a High Note

WEST POINT, Ga. (Feb. 24, 2024) - The Point University Women's Basketball team returned to home court for Senior Day for their final game of the regular season in a Southern States Athletic Conference matchup against Thomas University where the Skyhawks took the win 73-55.

Point's offense started with Ky'leo Worriels making a layup in the paint of an assist by Antonia Pittman. The Skyhawks continued their offensive onslaught with Chinedu Nnadi's three-pointer putting the team ahead 11-5. The cut into the Skyhawks lead Dejah Wilson converted a three-pointer making the score 13-8. Shakira Wilson made a three-pointer furthering the Skyhawks lead 18-10. To end the first quarter, Tanija Watson converted a three-pointer at the buzzer still trailing 20-13. Continuing the offensive threat from the first quarter the Skyhawks further lead with a series of layups and free throws ending the first half 34-26.

The Skyhawks open the second half immediately with a jump shot by Ky'leo Worriels on an assist from Anadna Hughley extending the lead 38-26. Cutting the Skyhawks lead to eight Ryann Woodley made a jump shot with a score of 38-30. Destinee Ellison answered with a jump shot of her own to extend the lead to ten 40-30. With more of the same trading of baskets, the third quarter ended with the Skyhawks still on top 47-38.

In the fourth quarter, the Skyhawks continued their offensive master class with four three-pointers made with two coming from Shakira Wilson. Along with a series of layups and free throws the Skyhawks take win 73-55.

In the Box

Mataea Boyd led with 16 Points seven rebounds and two assists. Shakira Wilson followed with 14 Points. Ky'Leo Worriels added a double-double with 13 Points and 11 rebounds.

Coach's Quote

Head coach Tory was pleased with how his seniors played on senior day.

"I'm so thankful to coach these amazing seniors and they got a chance to go out in great fashion. Today was a great team win and we're excited about going into the conference tournament with momentum riding a 4 game winning streak. This year has brought different challenges but we stuck together and persevered. These 7 seniors have accomplished a lot and they were able to bring home a conference championship last season. We can say they were the class that captured this program's 10th straight winning season. We're excited about entering into post-season play."

Up Next

The Point University Women's Basketball team will enter postseason play as they enter the SSAC tournament as the #6 seed facing off against the University of Mobile on February 29, 2024, at 9:00 am in Montgomery, Alabama.