CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland State women's basketball team hosted its annual Health+Hoops game Tuesday, with the Vikings picking up a 74-56 victory over Northern Kentucky. With the win, the Vikings are now 10-2 on the year and 2-1 in Horizon League play.
Game Stats
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Izabella Zingaro and
Colbi Maples both finished with a team-best 17 points, while
Jada Leonard added 14.
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Izabella Zingaro grabbed 10 rebounds, while
Macey Fegan and
Paula Pique both recorded four.
-As a team the Vikings recorded 20 assists on 27 made field goals, including seven from
Jada Leonard.
-Cleveland State forced NKU into 18 turnovers on the day, while committing just eight themselves.
Game Notes
-The 17 points and 10 rebounds marked the second double-double of the season for
Izabella Zingaro.
-Cleveland State's 20 assists marked the first 20-assist game of the season for the Vikings, and their ninth double-digit assist performance.
-Tuesday's game marked Cleveland State's annual Health+Hoops Game with over 2,000 local school children in attendance.
The Game
Cleveland State was able to jump out to a quick lead at the start of the contest, as a 12-5 run over the opening minutes of the game gave the Vikings a seven-point lead on an
Izabella Zingaro layup. The Vikings then extended their lead to double-digits a few plays later on a
Laurel Rockwood basket, before taking a 27-15 lead into the second quarter.
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Jada Leonard three-pointer to open the second frame put the Vikings up 30-15, while Cleveland State was able to hold a double-digit lead for the majority of the quarter, including a 42-31 edge at the halftime break.
Although Northern Kentucky was able to hold a 13-11 edge during the third quarter, the Vikings were able to maintain their lead, taking a 53-44 advantage into the final 10 minutes of play.
The two teams then traded three-pointers to open the fourth quarter – with Cleveland State's coming from
Colbi Maples – while a Zingaro layup regained a 10-point lead for the Vikings at 58-48 with 7:37 left on the clock.
After trading baskets over the next few possessions, another Maples three-pointer gave the Vikings a 66-54 edge – a double-digit lead that they would go on to hold for the remainder of the contest.
The Vikings posted an 8-2 run over the final 2:40 then, pulling away with the 74-56 victory.
Up Next
Cleveland State will travel to Puerto Rico to close out non-league play, facing College of Charleston on Friday and Puerto Rico-Bayamon on Sunday.
