Chambers' solid play lifts Bishop women to first win, 80-56

Winston-Salem, NC - Behind a stellar all-around performance by junior Essence Chambers (pictured), the North Carolina Wesleyan women’s basketball team picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday night, downing Salem College by an 80-56 score on the road.  The Bishops, who held a slim 34-32 lead the break, out-scored the Spirits 46-24 in the second half to secure the win.  Chambers had 25 points, nine steals, six rebounds, four assists, and a blocked shot to pace the Bishops, who are now 1-2 to start the season. 

With 9:48 left in the first half, Salem held a 16-15 lead.  Wesleyan, however, put together a 10-3 run to take the lead for good. The Spirits did put up a fight as Michala Michaux tallied two steals and five points in the final 38 seconds of the period, helping Salem College pull within two at intermission.

In the second half, the Bishops took control right away as they outscored the Spirits in the first ten minutes by a 20-7 margin. Wesleyan did not look back en route to the victory.

In addition to Chambers’ performance, Cheyenne Hall and Courtney Brown each had 14 points. Hall led the Bishops in rebounding with 10, while freshman Gretchen Tobias grabbed nine boards.

Salem (1-3) was led by Kelsey Rector’s 12 points and three rebounds. Jasmine Gilbert added 11 points in the losing effort.

Wesleyan will return to action after the Thanksgiving holiday when they host Chowan University on Sunday afternoon.  Tip-off is slated for 3:00 p.m. in Everett Gymnasium.
 

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