Columbia, SC — The Allen University Lady Yellow Jackets are peaking at the right time. On Sunday afternoon, they picked up their third straight win, defeating Kentucky State University 74–68 at Adams Gymnasium in front of a lively home crowd. With the victory, Allen improves to 11–6 overall and 10–5 in the SIAC, now sitting tied for third place in the competitive SIAC East Division.
After a slow start that saw Kentucky State hold a 17–16 edge after the first quarter, Allen responded with a dominating 21–13 second-quarter run, using defense and tempo to take a lead they would never surrender.
Backcourt Tandem Clay & Smith Lead the Way
The backcourt duo of Eboni Clay and Morgan Smith fueled the offense, each contributing 12 points and impacting the game on both ends. Clay added 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and a perfect 4-for-4 from the line, while Smith chipped in 5 rebounds and 3 assists of her own.
Bench Dominance & Depth on Display
Allen's second unit was pivotal, outscoring Kentucky State's bench 38–21. Anissa Tuitt came off the bench to score 11 points, knocking down key three-pointers. Daisysha Brown and Jasmine Norman each contributed 9 points, while Destini Goodine added 7.
Overall, the Lady Jackets showed their depth with 10 players scoring and three bench players scoring 6+ points.
Team Stats Overview
- Field Goal %: 43.1% (22-51)
- 3-Point %: 37% (10-27)
- Free Throw %: 60.6% (20-33)
- Points Off Turnovers: 24
- Bench Points: 38
- Fast Break Points: 15
Despite a rough third quarter from deep (2-for-11), the team closed strong, shooting 66.7% in the fourth quarter from the field and from three.
Quick Turnaround Ahead
Due to Winter Storm Watch, the Lady Yellow Jackets will take the court again in less than 24 hours, tipping off today at 12 PM for a back-to-back conference matchup. The test of endurance and focus comes at a pivotal time in the season as AU looks to further solidify its position in the SIAC playoff race.
