Five games into the season, but the OUAZ women's basketball team got their home schedule off to a rousing start by defeating Justice College 96-50 inside Faith Arena.
Spirit sophomore
Brianna Humphries posted 16 points (perfect 8-for-8 shooting) and three steals, while sharing top scorer honors with teammate sophomore
Tiana Sledge.
Already ahead 20-12 after one quarter the Spirit (5-0) blew the game open outscoring Justice College (0-3) by 30 over the next two quarters. At the end, the 46-point win was the third largest in school history and biggest since the fourth quarter against SAGU-American Indian College on Jan. 26, 2021.
OUAZ Noteables
It was the second time this season that the Spirit have scored 20 or more points in every quarter.
- 96 points is fourth most.
- 46-point margin of victory is third.
- 50 points by Justice is eighth fewest.
- The 40 baskets made is tied for most in program history.
- The 89 attempts is tied for most in program history.
- The 24 offensive rebounds are tied for fourth.
- 20 assists is tied for eighth (with four other games).
Next Up
The Spirit, now 6-0, will be back in action tonight as they take on Benedictine University-Mesa at 5:00 p.m. inside Faith Arena.
