Dec. 3, 2010
Final Stats

EVANSVILLE, Ind.- Coastal Carolina women's basketball (4-3) fell to Central Michigan (5-2) 96-42 Friday (Dec. 3) evening at Evansville's Roberts Stadium in the opening game of the Heritage Federal Credit Union Aces Classic presented by Dunn Hospitality.

Central Michigan came out of the locker room on fire as the Chippewas quickly jumped out to an 11-0 lead in the first three minutes of the contest. Junior guard Kira Carter got the Chants on the board with a deep jumper with 16:18 remaining in the half to end Central Michigan's early run.

The Chanticleers first six points, to open the contest, were from the hands of players that call the Hoosier state home. Carter, Shanika Maddox, and Taylor Epley were responsible for the shots that cut into the Central Michigan lead.

Central Michigan led 48-17 at the half, as the Chippewas connected on 8-of-14 shots from three point land and 18-of-36 overall.

After being held scoreless in the first half, freshman forward Kayla Cook connected on five shots in the second on her way to a team-high and career-tying 11 points on the night.

For the fifth time this season, the Big South's top rebounding team pulled down 40 plus rebounds as the team finished with 47 total boards (19 offensive and 28 defensive).

Head Coach Alan LeForce used each player on the roster for the third time this season and second consecutive game. Each Chanticleer saw at least five minutes of playing time against the stout Central Michigan team.

Central Michigan took advantage of Coastal turnovers, scoring 27 points off of the Chanticleer miscues. The Chippewas remained hot from behind the arc as the team ended the night shooting 56.5 percent from long range.

Central Michigan had four players score in double figures. Shonda Long led all scorers with 20 points, shooting 7-of-10 from the floor.

Coastal Carolina will return to the hardwood tomorrow to play Valparaiso in the 1 p.m. game on the second and final day of the Heritage Federal Credit Union Aces Classic presented by Dunn Hospitality.