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Stephen WilliamsALBANY, Ga. – For the second time this season, the 15
th-ranked Columbus State University women's basketball team rolled over Albany State getting a 71-47 victory on Tuesday night. The game was played at the HPER Gymnasium in Albany, Ga.
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Michelle Mitchell led all scorers with 20 points, 10 of which she picked up in a dominant first quarter.
Brea Walker knocked down a trio of three-pointers to finish with nine. Freshman
Tatiana Wayne added nine of her own, while
Gabby Williams tossed in eight.
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Britteny Tatum finished with seven to go with five from
Ashley Johnson,
Erin Morrow and
Eryn Cochran.
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CSU raced out to a 20-7 edge after the opening quarter of play. The lead grew to 20 (38-18) at the half and the Lady Cougars pulled away in the final two quarters of play for the victory.
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Official statistics were not available following the contest.
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Columbus State will now have a nine-day break before opening up Peach Belt Conference play on Thursday, Dec. 17 against UNC Pembroke. Tipoff from the Lumpkin Center is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
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