Women's Basketball Tripped Up by Kennesaw State

Sunday, November 14

Boca Raton, FLA.

2:00 PM

Florida Atlantic

1-1

Kennesaw State

1-1

Kennesaw State

Florida Atlantic

11/14/2010 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Nov. 14, 2010

Box Score

BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University women's basketball team could not overcome a double-digit halftime deficit and fell to Kennesaw State 65-64 at the FAU Arena on Sunday afternoon.

"Our team didn't come out how I expected," said head coach Chancellor Dugan. "I didn't think we were intense to start the game."

Kennesaw State held a 35-23 lead at halftime after FAU turned the ball over 11 times in the opening stanza. Four minutes into the second half FAU found themselves facing their largest deficit at 40-27.

However the Owls responded and rattled off 10 straight points to pull within three. After FAU's run, Kennesaw State opened the lead back up to 49-37 but again could not hold on.

The home team pushed it back to a one-point game with 39 seconds remaining. A turnover by Teri Stamps after an inbound pass with 14 seconds left led to two Kennesaw free throws, extending their lead to 65-62.

On the game's final possession, Kennesaw defended the perimeter and forced FAU to take a two-point shot, making the final score 65-64.

Vontrice Dennis had another strong game for FAU and posted her second straight double-double with16 points and 14 rebounds.

Breana Turner and Latavia Dempsey each added eight points and Teri Stamps recorded a game-high five assists.

FAU will be back in action on Wednesday when they hit the road for the first time this season to take on Jacksonville. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. with live audio available on www.fausports.com.