GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — UNC Greensboro cruised to a 77-32 victory over South Carolina State in a nonconference women’s basketball game Monday at Greensboro Coliseum. The Spartans led wire-to-wire, holding the Bulldogs to just five points in the second quarter and four in the fourth. UNC Greensboro forced 21 turnovers, converting them into 24 points. Rylan Moffitt posted a double-double for the Spartans with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Jeni Levine scored a game-high 21 points. South Carolina State, which shot just 30.2 percent from the floor, was led by Angie Juste-Jean’s 11 points. The Bulldogs fell to 3-12 overall, while UNC Greensboro improved to 8-5. An announced crowd of 174 attended the game.

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — The UNC Greensboro Spartans delivered a dominant defensive performance, overwhelming the South Carolina State Bulldogs 77-32 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Monday afternoon at Greensboro Coliseum. The Spartans improved to 8-5 on the season, while the Bulldogs fell to 3-12. The most important part of the game was established in the first half, as UNC Greensboro’s relentless pressure completely dismantled South Carolina State’s offense. The Spartans forced 21 turnovers for the game, converting those into 24 points, while the Bulldogs managed only two points off 12 UNCG turnovers. This disparity was the engine of a lopsided contest that saw the Spartans lead 38-17 at halftime after holding South Carolina State to just five points in the second quarter. UNC Greensboro’s defense was suffocating from the opening tip. The Spartans recorded 12 steals and four blocks, consistently disrupting passing lanes and contesting shots. South Carolina State struggled to find any offensive rhythm, shooting just 30.2% from the floor and 20% from three-point range. The Bulldogs’ offensive rating of 50.9 points per 100 possessions underscored the futility of their efforts against the Spartan defense. Offensively, UNC Greensboro was led by a balanced and efficient attack. Jeni Levine, a guard from Vinton, Virginia, scored a game-high 21 points in 27 minutes. Guard Makiah Asidanya of Pittsburg, California, added 16 points. But the most impactful performance came from forward Rylan Moffitt of Bushnell, Florida, who posted a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds, along with three assists and three blocks in just 21 minutes. Her presence in the paint anchored both ends of the floor. Guard Tasia Johnson of Greenwood, Missouri, also filled the stat sheet with 10 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Spartans. South Carolina State was led by guard Angie Juste-Jean of Montreal, Canada, who played the entire 40 minutes and finished with 11 points, six rebounds and three steals. No other Bulldog player scored more than four points. The team’s 21 turnovers and a mere seven assists highlighted their struggles against the Spartan pressure. UNC Greensboro built its lead steadily, opening an 18-12 advantage after the first quarter. The second quarter was a defensive clinic, as the Spartans outscored the Bulldogs 20-5 to take a 21-point lead into the break. The Bulldogs never threatened in the second half, as UNCG continued to extend its lead, culminating in a 23-point fourth quarter. The Spartans shot 43.9% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, while also capitalizing at the free-throw line, making 18 of 24 attempts. They dominated the glass with a 13-4 advantage in offensive rebounds, leading to 13 second-chance points. The game was played in front of an announced crowd of 174. The result was in line with pregame analytics, as National Statistical’s ELO system gave UNC Greensboro a 99.70 percent probability to win. UNC Greensboro will look to carry this momentum into its next game, a home contest against CarolinaU on Jan. 1. South Carolina State returns to action on Jan. 3, hosting Howard to begin Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play.

Preview: South Carolina State at UNC Greensboro Women’s Basketball GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — The UNC Greensboro Spartans look to close their non-conference schedule with a winning record when they host the struggling South Carolina State Bulldogs in women’s basketball Monday at Greensboro Coliseum. The Spartans (7-5) enter the contest having won five of their last six games, including a 54-50 defensive battle against Elon on Dec. 17. UNC Greensboro has found success recently by overpowering lesser opponents, scoring 96 and 119 points in wins over Columbia and Bob Jones, respectively, this month. A key catalyst has been guard Jeni Levine, who is averaging 17.7 points over her last three games. She scored 17 points in 34 minutes against Elon and has been a consistent scoring threat throughout December. South Carolina State (3-11) seeks to halt a four-game losing skid marked by offensive difficulties. The Bulldogs are coming off an 89-41 road loss to Florida State on Saturday and have failed to reach 55 points in any of their defeats during this stretch. Their season has been defined by road struggles, with all 11 losses coming away from home, including recent lopsided defeats at Mississippi (91-32) and UCF (94-49). The Bulldogs’ last victory was a 69-62 home win over West Georgia on Dec. 7. Following this game, UNC Greensboro begins Southern Conference play at home against CarolinaU on Jan. 1. South Carolina State opens Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference action at home against Howard on Jan. 3. Monday’s matchup tips off at 7 p.m. EST.