BALTIMORE- The Notre Dame (MD) women's basketball team used a total team effort to defeat Carin University by a score of 93-34 on Saturday, December 3 in the MBK Sports Complex. The Gators had six players reach double figures, led by Ayana Brim who scored 19 points. 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Gators (5-2 overall, 3-0 CSAC) set the tone right from the opening tip, with the Gators attacking in the paint behind senior forward Ayana Brim. Brim scored the first 13 points of the game, allowing the Gators to take command. Daija Fitchett continued to stretch the lead hitting back-to-back jump shots. Kori People drilled a 3-pointer from the wing, making the score 26-4. Alexis Jones and Amya Durham each finished layups to give NDMU a 30-4 lead going to the break.
 
NDMU continued to pull way, scoring the first four points of the quarter. The Highlanders (2-5 overall, 0-2 CSAC) slowed the run momentarily, until Elena Rodriguez drew a foul on jump shot, converting a three-point play. Rodriguez scored the next four points, putting the Gators ahead 43-9. People closed the quarter, scoring the final five points to give NDMU a 52-17 lead at the break. 
 
The NDMU offense continued to fire on all cylinders in the second half, no matter who was on the floor for the Gators. The offense consistently created easy scoring opportunities in the paint, where they scored 68 of their 93 points. NDMU saw 11 different players score in the game. On defense the Gators harassed the Highlander's offense, forcing 33 turnovers. NDMU cruised to a 93-34 victory. 
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Brim was dominate in the post, scoring 19 points while pulling in five rebounds
• People finished the game with 12 points and seven assists
• Rodriguez contributed 11 points of the bench, going 5-7 from the field
• Alexis Durham scored 10 points while dishing seven assists
• Fitchett also totaled 10 points, pulling in seven rebounds
• Amya Durham also added 10 points off the bench
• The Gators defense forced 33 turnovers
• NDMU was dominate in the paint, holding a 62-10 edge in points in the paint
• The Highlanders were led by Taylor Hinson, who scored 17 points

 
WHO'S NEXT
The Gators will take a break from conference games and host Stevenson on Monday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the MBK Sports Complex.
 
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