January 3, 2022-The Lady Hornets were held to a season low scoring output in an 83-49 loss at Central Missouri on Monday evening in Warrensburg, Mo.
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The Jennies jumped out to an 18-2 lead as Emporia State called two timeouts in the first four and a half minutes. UCM led 28-8 after the first quarter as the Lady Hornets shot just three of 11 from the field while the Jennies went 11 of 19 from the field.
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Emporia State would outscore the Jennies 19-15 in the second quarter. A
Kali Martin three pointer pulled the Lady Hornets within 38-27 with 1:34 left but UCM scored the final five points of the half to take a 43-27 lead to the break.
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The Jennies used a 21-12 advantage in the third period to take a 64-39 lead into the fourth and outscored Emporia State 19-10 in the final period for the final score.
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Kali Martin had 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists to lead Emporia State.
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The Lady Hornets will be back in action on Thursday when they play host to Missouri Western. Tip-off from White Auditorium is set for 5:30 p.m.
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