Chargers Drown 'Jackets With Three's In Big Win

Varsity Women's Basketball: James Monroe Yellow Jackets vs. Chancellor Chargers

The Chancellor Chargers (13-8) came into Monday night's game knowing they needed several key players to step it up, while missing three of their key players, in order to quickly defeat the James Monroe Yellow Jackets. Isis Moore and Jasmine Talley especially responded to that call, collecting a combined 27 points that helped their squad easily win 64-38.

Moore caused the spark that ignited the Chargers' offense, as she quickly found open buckets by passes from teammates and steals on her own. With 8 first quarter points, she made her presence known often, as well as the rest of the Chargers' lineup with their plentiful rebounds.

They were able to downplay an early burst of offense from the 'Jackets Number 21 who 12 first half points. The Achilles tendon for the 'Jackets though was rebounding, as the Chargers out-rebounded them all game especially with rebounding their own shots. Three Chargers recorded 6 offensive rebounds, and despite some minor shooting problems they would eventually even it out for some points.

And when that didn't work, key 3-Point shooter Bianca Atkinson was beyond the arc and ready for the ball as she would drop in 3's without a second thought. She has been the Chargers' best shooter all year, and with 17 points tonight she just keeps building that impressive stat line.

Moore also fought through some pain the entire game, after being elbowed in the second quarter and having the breath knocked out of her. She sat for a couple minutes, but was then right back out there for her team and contributing to the team's monster night offensively. It was a pleasing 27-23 lead for the Chargers headed into halftime.

The 'Jackets ended the half on a high note though, with a 7-0 run that brought the Chargers' lead down to just 4 points. It was capped off by an almost half-court shot by Number 21 that barely beat the buzzer and hit all net, giving some much needed energy to the bench.

When the Chargers' stormed onto the court for the second half, all memories of that big run were erased as they quickly dismantled the 'Jackets with a big 20-5 run that left the 'Jackets in the dust. Moore continued her big night, with 3 blocks that left Yellow Jackets' shooters befuddled. Kayla Syrkes also found her shooting energy, as she scored a majority of her 6 points and 9 rebounds in the second half as she was a dominating presence under the net.

The Yellow Jackets just couldn't get the offense going, and shooting became a major problem along with turnovers. They couldn't capitalize on Charger mistakes and it ultimately led to their downfall and a quick fourth quarter that sent the Chargers' fans home happy.

Atkinson and Talley ended the game together, passing the ball back and forth as they bled the clock and didn't even bother a final shot. It was a win that broke a two game losing skid for the Chargers, who look to be building offensive momentum.

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Chancellor Chargers

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James Monroe Yellow Jackets

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