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Gator women avoid hangover in romp

 
Published Nov. 22, 2015

GAINESVILLE — Junior Ronni Williams had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead Florida past Kennesaw State 84-57 on Saturday.

Coming off a big win over rival Florida State, the Gators (2-1) used their size and quickness to create easy baskets inside, helping them outscore the Owls (1-3) 60-16 in the paint. Florida also converted its season-high 24 offensive rebounds into 19 second-chance points.

"I was really proud of our preparation for this game and the level of intensity we had in practice in addition to our focus on detail," Gators coach Amanda Butler said. "We stayed calm throughout the game and didn't come in on to much of a high from our win over Florida State."

Florida took control in the second quarter and posted its largest victory margin since beating Southern 78-49 on Dec. 21, 2014.

Haley Lorenzen added 12 points and Cassie Peoples and Tyshara Fleming 11 each for the Gators, who set season highs with 51 rebounds, 15 steals and 25 forced turnovers.

ECKERD 64, PALM BEACH ATLANTIC 56, OT: Margaret Sundberg and Victoria Vine scored four each in overtime for the visiting Tritons (3-1, 2-0 Sunshine State), who outscored the Sailfish 10-2 in OT.

ROLLINS 68, TAMPA 64: Juliana Cavallaro had 23 points and nine rebounds for the visiting Spartans (1-3, 0-2 SSC).

NOVA SE 85, SAINT LEO 82, 2OT: Chelsy Springs had 27 points and nine rebounds for the host Lions (1-3, 0-2 SSC).

NO. 3 NOTRE DAME 75, SOUTH DAKOTA ST. 64: Briana Turner scored 20, Madison Cable added 16 and the Irish (3-0) stopped the Jackrabbits' 12-game home winning streak at Frost Arena.

NO. 10 MISS. ST. 107, GRAMBLING ST. 43: Victoria Vivians scored 21 of her 22 in the second half, and the host Bulldogs (2-0) capitalized on their size advantage.

NO. 11 TEXAS 70, RICE 47: Brianna Taylor had 19 points for the visiting Longhorns (3-0), who improved to 34-1 in the series.

NO. 12 TEXAS A&M 82, TCU 78: Courtney Walker scored 23 and Jordan Jones and Courtney Williams added 17 each for the host Aggies (4-0), who controlled the last few minutes.

NO. 15 STANFORD 84, NO. 22 GW 63: Lili Thompson scored 21, Erica McCall had 18 points and 10 rebounds and the host Cardinal (3-0) hit nine 3-pointers to rout the Colonials (2-1).

W. KY. 71, NO. 16 LOUISVILLE 69: Kayla Smith hit a go-ahead basket with 34 seconds left, and Kendall Noble sealed the win with two free throws as the host Toppers upset the Cardinals (0-2).

NO. 18 ARIZ. ST. 64, SMU 57: Quinn Dornstauder scored 21 for the visiting Sun Devils (1-1), who bounced back from a tough season-opening loss to Kentucky.

NO. 23 MICH. ST. 79, IDAHO ST. 60: Tori Jankoska scored 18 and Jasmine Hines 16 for the host Spartans (3-0), who scored the first seven and never trailed.