HONOLULU, Hawaii. – The #3 Campbellsville University Lady Tigers opened their Hawaiian road trip with a statement victory on Thursday afternoon, dismantling the #9 Concordia University Bulldogs 76-44 at the Shark Tank. Senior
Whitney Hay poured in a game-high 23 points, and the Lady Tiger defense held the Bulldogs to under 30 percent shooting to improve to a perfect 14-0 on the season.
- Whitney Hay was the offensive catalyst, scoring a game-high 23 points on an efficient 9-of-15 shooting from the floor.
- The Lady Tiger defense was suffocating, holding the #9 Bulldogs to just 29.6% shooting (16-of-54) for the game and only 7 points in the fourth quarter.
- Campbellsville dominated the glass, pulling down 19 offensive rebounds to fuel their attack.
- Dea Bradley joined Hay in double figures, chipping in 11 points while adding three steals.
- The Lady Tigers' pressure forced 18 Concordia turnovers, which Campbellsville converted into transition opportunities, recording 16 steals as a team.
- Bella Stiles provided a spark off the bench, going a perfect 3-for-3 from the field for 8 points in just 11 minutes of action.
- The Hawaiian action continues for Campbellsville on Friday, December 19th when they take on #10 Dakota Wesleyan at 6:15 p.m. ET.
The Lady Tigers wasted no time adjusting to the island time zone, opening the game with a blistering offensive rhythm. Campbellsville shot 64.3% (9-of-14) in the first quarter, establishing an early presence in the paint.
Whitney Hay set the tone early, finding driving lanes and connecting from the perimeter. Despite Concordia finding some success from deep (hitting three triples in the opening frame), Campbellsville held a 20-15 lead after one.
In the second quarter, the Lady Tiger defense began to clamp down. Campbellsville held the Bulldogs to just 35.7% shooting in the period while maintaining their own offensive efficiency.
Talynne Shearer and
Tyra Flowers were active in the passing lanes, helping the Lady Tigers extend their lead. Campbellsville outscored Concordia 21-11 in the frame to take a commanding 41-26 advantage into the halftime break.
The third quarter proved to be a defensive grind for both squads, but Campbellsville's rebounding dominance prevented Concordia from making any significant run. The Lady Tigers crashed the offensive glass relentlessly, collecting 19 offensive boards on the night to keep possessions alive. While the shooting cooled off for CU in the third (29.2%), their defense ensured the lead remained safe, holding the Bulldogs to just 23.1% shooting in the period.
Campbellsville saved their best defensive effort for the final ten minutes. The Lady Tigers completely shut down the Bulldogs' attack, allowing just three made field goals and seven total points in the fourth quarter.
Hallie Allen and Bradley continued to apply pressure on the perimeter, each finishing with three steals. Hay capped off her dominant performance, and reserves like
Lainey Johnson and
Abby Gilbert helped close out the contest, securing the 76-44 victory over a Top-10 opponent.
