Box Score

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Sophomore Kennedy Weigt and freshman Madeline Hardy led the Bears to a second consecutive win, topping Coker by a final score of 77-61. Weigt went off for a season-high 23 points on 5-of-9 shooting from long range and Hardy finished with her third career double-double with 20 points and 10 boards. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 77 | Coker 61
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (9-7, 4-4 SAC) | Coker (2-13, 1-6 SAC)
Location: Harris E. & Louise DeLoach Center | Hartsville, S.C.

STATS OF THE GAME:
•    The duo of Weigt and Hardy combined for 43 of the Bears 77 points on the night. Hardy went a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line, tying the record for best FT % in a single game.
•    The Bears went 24-for-28 from the free throw line for a percentage of 85.7, the eighth time LR shot higher than 85 percent from the line this season. 
•    Coker held a 32-16 advantage in bench scoring thanks to a team-high 16 points from reserve Ashauntee Nelson. 
•    While the Bears were terrific from the charity stripe, Coker was unable to take advantage of their opportunities. Coker made just 15-of-31 from the line, a 48.4 percent clip. 

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
•    LR would pull away with a strong third quarter. The Bears outscored Coker 20-13. 
•    Hardy has double-doubles in two straight and has scored in double figures in five of her past seven games. 
•    The Bears have won five straight against Coker

UP NEXT:
The Bears will close out the short two-game road swing on Saturday with a game at Lincoln Memorial. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.