The Fayetteville State Broncos run within the Division II Ladies’s Basketball Event has ended following a 72-47 loss to Gannon within the Candy 16.
Fayetteville State got here into this recreation driving a 16-game win streak, together with wins over Indiana (PA) and Fairmont State within the first two rounds.
Talia Trotter led the staff with 12 factors, hitting two three-pointers, making her the one participant for the Broncos to attain in double figures.
CIAA Participant of the Yr Aniylah Bryant had a tough outing, scoring a season-low six factors on 2-of-11 capturing, although she did snag 5 steals.
Morgan Graham did her finest to assist her staff defensively, recording three steals and three blocks within the recreation.
What an exquisite season!! Gannon wins with a rating of 72-47 over the Broncos. The Broncos finish the season 29-3. We’re so pleased with you!! 💙🩶🏀 pic.twitter.com/0rSh2zcS3X
— Fayetteville State Ladies’s Basketball (@Fsubroncos_wbb) March 19, 2024
With 3:52 left within the first quarter, Trotter hit a three-pointer to offer Fayetteville State an 11-9 lead. That might be the final time the Broncos would have the lead all recreation as Gannon answered with a 3 of their very own, giving them the benefit for the remainder of the competition.
Fayetteville State was dominated on the glass, getting out-rebounded 49-36, together with permitting 13 offensive boards, which led to 14 second-chance factors.
As well as, they have been outscored 38-21 within the second half, with Gannon getting sizzling from three-point vary, hitting 7-of-16 makes an attempt.
The Broncos’ season ends falling one win shy of 30 wins, posting an total document of 29-3.
