SMU 96, Alabama State 47 - Box Score
The SMU women's basketball team cruised to a 96-47 victory over Alabama State on Saturday afternoon in Moody Coliseum.
SMU (2-0) posted the most points in the Toyelle Wilson era. The Mustangs shot 56% from the field (36-64), including 64% (7-11) from the three point line, while holding Alabama State to 33% on the night. SMU out rebounded the Hornets 41-33 and dominated in the paint, outscoring Alabama State 44-18. SMU led 30-7 in fast break points, and held a 24-14 edge in assists, while recording nine more steals. The Mustang defense forced 32 turnovers.
Amirah Abdur-Rahim led the Mustangs after having a career day. Abdur-Rahim posted a double-double (18 points, 11 rebounds), while adding four blocks, two steals, and an assist. Reagan Bradley moved to sixth on SMU's all-time assist list after tying her career high of nine and adding three steals, two rebounds, and two points.
Chantae Embry and Tiara Young both turned in their second double-digit scoring performances in as many games. Embry finished with 13, four rebounds, an assist, and a steal, while Young finished with 17 points, two rebounds, and two assists.
Maya Chandler reached double-digits, scoring 16 points and adding four rebounds, an assist, and a steal. Tamia Jones tallied 12 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and a career-high six steals. TK Pitts chipped in nine points and three rebounds, and Jiya Perry added a career-high eight points. Donavia Hall finished with three assists, two steals, and two rebounds.
Temple 77, Bucknell 53 - Box Score
Temple (2-1, 0-0) stormed to victory over Bucknell (0-2, 0-0), 77-53 Saturday night at Liacouras Center. It is Temple's second victory of 20 or more points out of the first three contests. All five starters (Aleah Nelson, Demi Washington, Ines Piper, Rayne Tucker and Tiarra East) scored in double figures alongside Kendall Currence.
The Owls' suffocating defense set the tone early, forcing 24 total turnovers and allowing only 53 points. Temple absolutely dominated the glass, grabbing 48 rebounds (the most since 12-6-20 at Florida Gulf Coast) and 22 offensive rebounds (the most since 2-18-2016 against Memphis).