College women’s basketball: Catawba bounces back, routs Bobcats

Published 11:42 pm Sunday, November 10, 2024

 

Staff report

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Janiya Foskey came off the bench to score 20 points, as Catawba’s women’s basketball romped 92-65 against Lees-McRae.

The Indians (1-1) were able to bounce back less than 24 hours after Saturday’s turnover-filled, 90-70 opening loss to Columbus State.

Lees-McRae (1-1) led after a quarter, but Catawba took control in the second quarter, led by eight at the half and steadily pulled away.

Kairah Dixon-Booker got a start and responded with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Imani Williams, Saniya Wilson and Natalie Lara Fuertes all scored 11.

Catawba shot 48 percent and had a 26-18 edge in the turnover battle.

Lees-McRae shot 3-for-25 on 3-pointers — 12 percent.

Catawba freshman Bailee Goodlett had six points and three assists in 24 minutes of action.

Catawba           16    24    28   24   — 92

Lees-McRae     19   13    19    14    — 65

Catawba scoring — Foskey 20, Dixon-Booker 12, Wilson 11, Williams 11, Lara Fuertes 11, Gidney 9, Goodlett 6, Balker 6, Porter 6.