Rocky Mount, NC - The N.C. Wesleyan women's basketball team ended the Jean Edge Classic with a bang, defeating Averett 72-53 to cap off a strong weekend in Everett Gymnasium. The Bishops dominated the second quarter 22-5, setting the tone for the remainder of the game and never looking back as NCWU cruised to the blowout win.

The Basics:
Score: N.C. Wesleyan 72, Averett 53
Location/Venue: Rocky Mount, NC / Everett Gymnasium
Records: N.C. Wesleyan (3-0, 0-0 USA South), Averett (0-4, 0-0 ODAC)

Forward Corynthian Williams led the charge with a stellar eighteen-point, eight-rebound performance. She was efficient, shooting 7-of-15 from the field and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line, earning All-Tournament Team honors for her efforts. Williams' scoring and rebounding helped fuel a dominant inside game, as Wesleyan scored 42 points in the paint.

Another strong outing came from forward Anaya Hall, who registered her first double-double of the 2024-25 season with fourteen points and ten rebounds. Hall's presence in both the offensive and defensive zones helped control the pace of the game and keep the Cougars on their heels in the paint.

Guard Nadia Simmons, who was also named to the All-Tournament Team, contributed eleven points and five rebounds, following up her nineteen-point performance from Saturday. Simmons' ability to handle the ball and shoot from deep caused the Cougars trouble throughout the entire contest.

Defensively, the Bishops were relentless, holding Averett to just 30% shooting from the field. Wesleyan also dominated the glass, outrebounding the Cougars 49-36. The Bishop's defense forced Averett into 22 turnovers, which resulted in eighteen points for Wesleyan.

Iyania Evans also made her mark in the Jean Edge Classic, adding eight points on 3-of-4 shooting while grabbing a trio of rebounds. Wesleyan was efficient at the free-throw line as well, shooting 72% (13-18) and maintaining control of the game throughout.

All-Tournament Team

Corynthian Williams - North Carolina Wesleyan
Nadia Simmons - North Carolina Wesleyan
Camille Malagar - Christopher Newport
Elizabeth Creed - Christopher Newport
Macie Feldman - Johns Hopkins
Zariaa America - Averett
Jordan Durant - Johnson & Wales
Tatyana Lewis - Warren Wilson

Up Next:

Women's basketball will travel to Mary Washington on Tuesday night at 6:00 PM for a non-conference clash.