MOUNTAINEERS JAM OUT TO TWO SUCCESSFUL WINS IN THE MUSIC CITY CLASSIC

Game 1: Berea Secures Major 70-43 Win Over Kean University
Location: Trojan Fieldhouse, Nashville, TN
The Berea College women's basketball team faced Kean University's Cougars on a Sunday evening at the Music City Classic, securing a convincing 70-43 victory. The Mountaineers started strong, outscoring Kean 13-7 in the first quarter. They escalated their performance in the second quarter, dominating with a score of 22-7.

After a brief halftime break, Berea continued their offensive push, posting 21 points in the third quarter compared to Kean's 15. Both teams ended the fourth quarter with 14 points. Highlighting the game was LynKaylah James, who achieved a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Payton Bugg also contributed significantly, adding 16 points to the Mountaineers' total.

Game 2: Mountaineers Secure 46-35 Victory Against Rhodes College
Location: Trojan Fieldhouse, Nashville, TN
Later in the evening at 9 PM, Berea faced Rhodes College in their second contest of the Music City Classic. The Mountaineers exhibited a strong performance at the free-throw line, shooting 75% in both the first and fourth quarters. They dominated in the paint, scoring 26 points to help secure a 46-35 victory.

LynKaylah James stood out again, scoring 14 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Payton Bugg added 8 points and 6 rebounds, while Nevaeh Bates contributed with 6 points and 4 rebounds.

Summary:
Record for the Week: 2 wins
Key Players: LynKaylah James, Payton Bugg, Nevaeh Bates
Upcoming Game: January 4th, 2025, at Berea, KY, at 1:00 PM vs. Rose-Hulman.