Bristol, Tenn. – The King University women's basketball team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Wednesday, using a blistering second quarter and a balanced offensive attack to roll past North Greenville 74–53 in front of 143 fans. Behind standout efforts from
Aliyah Hawkins and
Le'Aije Ellington, the Tornado controlled the game on both ends of the floor.
Game Flow
King opened the afternoon with an 18–16 edge after the first quarter, but the Tornado completely took over in the second. A dominant 27–8 frame — fueled by sharp perimeter shooting and relentless defensive pressure — sent King into halftime with a 45–24 advantage.
The Tornado maintained their momentum in the third, shooting 66.7 percent from the field and extending the lead to 61–33. North Greenville found some rhythm in the fourth, scoring 20 points, but the outcome was never in doubt as King's depth and efficiency secured the 21-point victory.
King Highlights
- Aliyah Hawkins delivered a sensational all-around performance, scoring 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting, knocking down four threes, and grabbing 11 rebounds. She also added nine assists and four steals in one of the most complete stat lines of the season.
- Le'Aije Ellington continued her strong play with 12 points, five rebounds, and a steal.
- Jaelyn West contributed nine points and eight rebounds while providing steady perimeter defense.
- Ashley Allen was perfect from the field (3-of-3) and added seven points and a steal.
- Raven Addison chipped in five points, including a three-pointer, helping King's starters set the tone early.
- Off the bench, Samantha Lee scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds, while Kamiyah Love added six points on two made threes.
- King shot an impressive 48.2 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from deep, while outrebounding NGU 44–43 and forcing 17 turnovers.
North Greenville Effort
North Greenville was led by
Maliyiah Mason, who scored eight points and grabbed three rebounds.
Jayla Cook added seven points and a team-high seven rebounds, while
Janyia Williams posted six points and nine boards. Despite their effort on the glass, the Crusaders struggled from the field, shooting just 25 percent overall and 20.7 percent from three.
Key Stats
Rebounds: King 44, North Greenville 43
Second-Chance Points: North Greenville 12, King 5
Points in the Paint: King 28, North Greenville 22
Points off Turnovers: King 13, North Greenville 13
Bench Points: King 19, North Greenville 25
Conclusion
King's explosive second quarter and the brilliance of Hawkins powered the Tornado to a decisive conference win. With efficient shooting, strong ball movement, and contributions from across the roster, King showcased the depth and momentum needed as they move deeper into January play.
Next Game
King returns to the Student Center Complex on
Saturday, January 10, hosting
Southern Wesleyan at
2:00 p.m. ET.
