ROME, Ga. —

Inside the Matchup

Final: Shorter 92, Oakwood 50

Summary

Shorter established control from the start, outscoring Oakwood 26-10 in the first quarter. Led by stellar performances from key players Derrica McCall and Tiara Lewis. Shorter showcased their offensive prowess, defensive intensity, and team chemistry, never allowing Oakwood a chance to close the gap.

The second quarter saw a slight comeback from Oakwood, who narrowed the lead to ten points by halftime, trailing 37-27. However, Shorter emerged from halftime with renewed energy, executing a dominant third quarter, outscoring Oakwood 30-7. This quarter solidified Shorter's control, extending their lead to a substantial margin and essentially sealing the game.

Senior guard Derrica McCall was unstoppable, leading Shorter with 23 points on an efficient 10-for-16 shooting, while also adding five assists and three rebounds. Forward Tiara Lewis provided a balanced effort with 21 points, six rebounds, and a perfect 5-for-5 at the free-throw line. Tori Smiley was instrumental on both ends of the court, contributing 12 points and five steals, and Tionna Baker added another 12 points, providing a well-rounded offensive output from Shorter's starters.

Noteworthy:

• Derrica McCall led the Hawks in scoring (23 points)
• Tiara Lewis finished with 21 points and 6 rebounds
• Tori Smiley contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists
• Tionna Baker chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists
• Shorter shot 56% from the field
• Shorter forced 31 turnovers
• The bench added 22 points
• Shorter outscored Oakwood 60 – 22 in the paint
• 92 points is the most points scored by a Shorter, in the previous 10 years.

Words from the Hawks:

"For us defense was the focus of the night. I challenged them to be aggressive and the rest will take care of itself. I think we did a solid job of doing that. We've got some challenging games ahead of us before entering conference play. Montevallo on Saturday will be another test of our defensive commitment. The expectation is that we rise to the occasion daily and continue to build off each game." – Head Coach LaSheena Brooks

On the horizon:

Shorter will host the University of Montevallo on Saturday, November 16th.