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Women's Basketball Falls At Clemson

Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball Falls At Clemson

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Clemson's Leah Roper and Tabitha Vasilas both recorded career-highs to lead the Tigers to an 84-56 victory over High Point Tuesday night at the Anderson Civic Center.

The Lady Tigers improved to 5-2 with the victory, while High Point fell to 6-4.

Roper scored 21 points in just 18 minutes in leading the Lady Tigers in scoring for the first time in her career. Vasilas also had more points than minutes played (17 in just 13 minutes)

High Point was led by Cebronica Scott, who had 12 points, double her season average. Narelle Henry added 10 points and four steals, while Kate Jenner scored eight, all from the foul line. Gina Rosser had five steals in just 20 minutes.

The lead changed hands five times in the first half. The Lady Tigers held a 38-27 lead at intermission thanks to 10 points apiece from Vasilas and Roper. The advantage was still just 12 points at the 14-minute mark before Clemson went on a 14-1 run to take a 62-37 lead on a jumper by Khaili Sanders. High Point brought the lead back to 16 at 67-51 with 5:29 left, but could get no closer.

The Panthers return to action on Monday, Dec. 30, against Tusculum in the Millis Center. Tip-off is set for 7:00 pm.

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