Four of five starters scored in double figures as Livingstone defeated Virginia State 66-51 inside New Trent Gymnasium Thursday night.
Senior
Adel Allen scored a game-high 23 points.
Junior
Daijah Turner added 14 points with Senior
Daisa Harris adding 12 points to go with her game-high nine rebounds.
Sophomore
Victoria Onozie rounded out starter scoring with ten points and six rebounds.
The LC defense was on point recording 12 steals and limiting VSU to just one made three-pointer in ten attempts during the game.
With the win, LC improves to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in CIAA play. while picking up its second victory during its current four-game home stand.
The victory was especially enjoyable for Head Coach
Chiante Wester. Before taking the job at Livingstone, she spent 13 years as an assistant coach for the Trojans.
Virginia State falls to 5-4 overall and 1-2 in the CIAA.
The Lady Blue Bears return to action on Saturday, Dec. 7, when they host the Lions of Lincoln (Pa) University. Tip off is set for 2:00 p.m. in New Trent Gym.