Rocky Mount, N.C. - The N.C. Wesleyan women's basketball team cruised past Meredith 93-43 on Tuesday afternoon. The Battling Bishops shot a season high 71% in the first quarter and were led by Areina Harris who had a career high of 24 points. Harris also knocked down five triples, which is also a career high. Guard Nadia Simmons also had an impressive afternoon with 19 points, eight assist and seven rebounds,

The Basics:
Score: N.C. Wesleyan 93, Meredith 43
Location/Venue: Rocky Mount, NC / Everett Gymnasium
Records: N.C. Wesleyan (5-7, 5-1 USA South), Meredith (4-9, 2-5 USA South)

In one of the most dominant defensive performances of the season holding Meredith to only 23% from the field and forced an incredible 26 Angel turnovers. The Battling Bishops stifling defense also held Meredith to single digits in the 4th quarter, as the Angels did not score more than thirteen points in a quarter. Combined with the Battling Bishops' ten triples, it was the best performance of the season. Freshman Harmony Martin would also see herself in double digits for the Battling Bishops with 14 points on 4-8 from behind the arc.

On the boards, Wesleyan grabbed down 44 rebounds with Deonna Adams and Nadia Simmons leading the way with seven a piece.

Up Next:

The Battling Bishops will hit the road this weekend to continue conference play vs Salem and Greensboro.