Columbia, Mo. - In a thrilling matchup against Viterbo University (Wis.), the Stars emerged victorious with a commanding 82-55 win.
Aushara Hostetler showcased her talent as she led the Stars with an outstanding 21-point performance. Chu Crockett made a significant impact with 9 rebounds, a key factor in the team's success.
The game kicked off with a successful free throw by Crockett, capitalizing on a foul committed by the V-Hawks. The Stars demonstrated exceptional alertness, maintaining their strong performance and keeping the pressure on the opposition from start to finish.
By halftime, the Stars had established a formidable 18-point lead.
Arthel Massaquoi extended the advantage with a well-executed layup, assisted by
Lauren Friedrich at the buzzer.
In the second half,
Mia Morel continued to impress with her sharpshooting, sinking a clean 3-pointer that added to the excitement and widened the Stars' lead.
Despite the V-Hawks' efforts to stage a comeback, the Stars' defense remained unyielding. A pivotal moment occurred when
Syderah Farmer made a crucial block, setting the stage for another 3-pointer from
Lauren Friedrich, assisted by Morel.
An administrative technical foul provided Hostetler with the opportunity to extend the lead with successful free throws, pushing the Stars' advantage to an impressive 36 points. The Stars maintained their dominance as time expired, leaving the V-Hawks with a significant deficit.
Head Coach
Andre Bell praised his team's relentless energy throughout the game, emphasizing their strategy to match and exceed the opposing team's intensity. This approach not only built a substantial lead but also allowed the team's bench players valuable playing time.
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