Hollins uses early run to pull away from Methodist
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — Leila Carter scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Hollins past Methodist 69-43 in a women’s NCAA Division III game Sunday at Hanes Gym. Sarah Morales added eight points, eight rebounds and six assists for Hollins. Kayleen Grullon paced Methodist with 12 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks, and Abby Kingery scored 12 points for Hollins. Jacorra Russell added nine points and Korin Gladden scored six for Methodist. Jada Richardson contributed 10 points and seven rebounds for the Monarchs, and Giavonna Dunlap added five. Hollins shot 26 of 64 from the floor and 7 of 20 from 3-point range, while Methodist finished 18 of 61. The Monarchs committed 20 turnovers and were outscored 32-24 in the paint. Methodist had 10 assists and 12 offensive rebounds, while Hollins had 12 assists and 14 offensive rebounds. Hollins scored 15 points off Methodist turnovers, and Methodist scored 14 off Hollins turnovers. Hollins led 43-21 at halftime and improved to 2-0. Methodist fell to 1-1. Attendance at Hanes Gym was 255.