LINCOLN (PA) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (4-4, 1-2 CIAA) got off to a great start and never looked back when the team rolled to a 79-62 road win over the Lincoln (Pa.) Lady Lions (2-7, 0-3 CIAA), Saturday afternoon. The Lady Panthers controlled the game from the very beginning, including outscoring the Lady Lions 20-4 in the first quarter.
 
As a team, the Lady Panthers had one of their best showings of the season. The team shot a smoking hot 53.1% (26-of-49) from the floor. The team also hit 12 three-pointers. Claflin senior guard Nya Morris led the way with 26 points, seven rebounds, two steals, and a block. Sophomore guard Ariel Lucas added a career-high 11 points with three steals. Senior forward Destiny Harrison added 10 points and a blocked shot.
 
With the win, the Lady Panthers improve to 4-4 overall and 1-2 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play. The team will return to action next Monday when the team heads to Augusta, Georgia to take on the Paine Lions.
 
For more information on Lady Panthers basketball, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to www.athletics.claflin.edu.