Honolulu, O'ahu – LMU women's basketball entered the day ranked seventh in the nation in turnovers forced per game. After Friday night's performance, that number should improve even more as the Lions forced 30-plus turnovers for their third consecutive game in a 73-37 win over Alabama A&M.
The Lions never trailed after scoring the game's first nine points. LMU doubled-up the Lady Bulldogs 36-18 at halftime before ultimately opening the 36-point advantage in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter.
Kayla Jones was a perfect 6-for-6 from the floor in the first half and finished with 16 points on eight made field goals to lead all players. Jones recorded her second-consecutive double-double surpassing her rebounds career high that she set earlier in the week against La Sierra. Jones grabbed 12 rebounds and also set a new personal-best mark with four steals.
Danae Powell reached double-digits as well, scoring 13 points in the Friday the 13
th win, and matched her career high with four steals.
Shawnee Nordstrom scored 10 with five rebounds.
Ana Milanovic went a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line for her eight points.
The Lions forced 32 turnovers from the Lady Bulldogs, resulting in 32 points off turnovers.
LMU will face the hosts, Hawaii, on Sunday to close out the tournament. The Rainbow Wahine defeated WCC-member Saint Mary's in triple overtime in the game leading into LMU's opener. That game will tip off at 2:30 PM local time / 4:30 PM Pacific.
