Lady Panthers Start Season Off 2-0

In a matchup between Philander Smith (AR) and Bethel (TN) on October 28, 2023, Philander Smith emerged victorious with a final score of 70-62. The game took place at Crisp Arena, and a total of 200 spectators were in attendance.

The first quarter saw Philander Smith take control of the game, outscoring Bethel by a considerable margin with a score of 18-7. Elaijha Brown had an outstanding performance during this period, contributing 13 points for Philander Smith.

However, Bethel fought back in the second quarter, scoring 21 points compared to Philander Smith's 15. Both teams showed their shooting prowess from the three-point range, with Philander Smith shooting 34.8% and Bethel shooting 32.0% from beyond the arc. Kylie Reynolds from Bethel had a standout performance, scoring 19 points and making five three-pointers.

The third quarter was closely contested, with both teams scoring 16 points each. Philander Smith's Dasia Turner played a crucial role in this quarter, scoring 14 points overall. The quarter ended with a score of 54-44 in favor of Philander Smith.

In the final quarter, both teams fought hard to secure the win. Bethel managed to outscore Philander Smith by two points, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory. Philander Smith's defense remained strong, with Antanisha Wade and Kimberlynn Washington both receiving technical fouls.

Philander Smith's balanced offensive attack proved to be the key to their victory, with multiple players contributing to the scoring effort. Myia Yelder, Elaijha Brown, and Dasia Turner all scored in double digits, with Brown leading the team with 13 points.

Bethel's Madison Hart also had an impressive game, scoring 18 points and grabbing six rebounds. Despite her efforts, Bethel fell short in their pursuit of victory.

In summary, Philander Smith's dominant start and balanced offensive attack led them to a 70-62 victory over Bethel. With this win, Philander Smith's record improved to 2-0, while Bethel's record dropped to 0-2.

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