SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Wofford College women's basketball team had four players score in double figures as the Terriers rolled past the Cavaliers of Montreat, 87-36, Saturday afternoon in the Benjamin Johnson Arena.
Jordan Frazier led the Terriers' scoring efforts with 15 points, shooting 7-of-15 from the field while knocking down one 3-pointer. Maria Corella scored 12, draining two shots from long range. Ashton Fleming and Kentra Washington added 11 each.
Wofford (3-5) controlled the game on the defensive end of the floor, limiting Montreat (1-10) to shooting 27.7 percent from the field. The Terriers' press was effective, as Wofford stole the ball 24 times – the second most in a single game in program history. Wofford forced 35 Montreat turnovers, leading to a staggering 50 points off turnovers for the victors.
Frazier had a career day on the defensive end, grabbing a personal best nine steals. The Norcross, Ga. native has amassed 201 career steals, launching her into the eighth in the Wofford record books past Ricaye Harris (2001-2005, 199 steals) and Nakia Mister (2002-06, 197 steals).
Wofford ended the game with a 51 point lead. The margin of victory is Wofford's largest in a single game since the 2001-02 season, in which the Terriers defeated Limestone College 102-43.
The team had no player compete for more than 23 minutes, with every active member of the team participating. Wofford's bench produced 37 of the Terriers' 87 points.
Wofford beat out Montreat on the boards, winning the rebound margin 44-31. Junior Khadijah Joyner pulled down a team-best eight rebounds in the contest.
Montreat's Hannah Calloway led all scorers, netting 18 points while shooting 5-of-8 from long range. Five other Cavs scored, with none achieving double-figure points.
Wofford will head to Virginia for their next game, playing Big South opponent Radford on Monday night. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. in the Dedmon Center.
Terrier Notes- Freshmen Kelsey Lambdin and Emily Ryan scored their first career points.
- The Terriers scored a season high 60 points in the paint.
- Wofford's 51-point victory margin is the second largest in a single game in the Division I era.
