Dillard Takes First Win in Dominating Fashion
New Orleans, LA- Dillard dominated Trinity Baptist in their Homecoming matchup, with a final score of 97-67.
In the first quarter, Dillard took an early lead, outscoring Trinity Baptist 23-11. They continued their dominance in the second quarter, adding another 24 points to their tally while holding Trinity Baptist to 21 points. At halftime, Dillard had a comfortable lead of 47-32.
The third quarter saw Dillard extend their lead even further, scoring 20 points compared to Trinity Baptist's 13. The final quarter was no different, with Dillard outscoring their opponents 30-22 to secure a convincing victory.
Dillard had an impressive shooting performance, with a field goal percentage of 43.7%. They struggled from beyond the arc, making only 2 of their 15 attempted three-pointers. However, their free-throw shooting was exceptional shooting 76.0% from the line.
Sylvia Jones was a standout player for Dillard, scoring 17 points and contributing 6 assists. Cassidy Lowe also had a strong performance, scoring 14 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Trinity Baptist's leading scorer was Katia B, who finished the game with 19 points.
Overall, Dillard displayed their dominance on both ends of the court, outrebounding Trinity Baptist 51-33 and recording 22 assists compared to Trinity Baptist's 10.
This victory improves Dillard's record to 1-2 this season after playing two tough opponents. Dillard will look to build on this win and continue their momentum as they prepare to face off against Louisiana Christian this Thursday, November 16th.
-Bleu Devils-