DOVER, Del. — Amya Scott scored a game-high 22 points and recorded four steals to lead the Delaware State women's basketball team to an 80-75 comeback victory over Georgian Court on Wednesday.
The Hornets (1-1) trailed by six points entering the fourth quarter but surged late to secure the home win. Anise Geiger powered the interior with a double-double, finishing with 15 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Skylah Kemp provided a spark off the bench with 16 points.
After Georgian Court built a 71-64 lead in the final period, the Hornets answered with a crucial 7-0 run. Scott capped the spurt with a layup to tie the game at 71 with 3:24 remaining. Delaware State took the lead for good on a free throw by Ela Gokcol with 24 seconds left to seal the victory.
The Hornets capitalized on their interior presence down the stretch, scoring 18 of their 26 fourth-quarter points in the paint.
Delaware State controlled the glass and the turnover margin throughout the contest. The Hornets out rebounded the Lions 42-38 and pulled down 21 offensive boards to generate 11 second-chance points. Jaida Helm added six rebounds to help secure the paint. Defensively, Delaware State forced 20 turnovers while committing just 10 and converted those takeaways into 20 points on the offensive end.
The game featured several momentum swings before the final frame. Georgian Court led 21-17 after the first quarter and took a 40-35 advantage into halftime. Delaware State opened the third quarter with a 9-0 run to grab a 44-40 lead, but the Lions responded to take a 60-54 advantage into the fourth before the Hornets mounted their final rally.
