BLUFFTON S.C. – The Lady Hurricanes dominated Peach Belt Conference Newcomer USC Beaufort 86-48 on Saturday afternoon. 

An impressive five Lady Hurricanes scored in double figures, Lexi McCully led the way with 17 points and connected on a season-high seven of 13 shots and hauled in four boards. 

Leianya Massenat had a solid performance amassing a season-high 16 points while going 4-of-9 from the field with two rebounds, and two assists.

Leah Johnson was a force on the court she scored 13 points and accumulated nine rebounds, three steals and was relentless in the paint blocking three shots.

GSW points leader Jashanti Simmons who came into the game averaging 12.7 points per game could not be stopped. Simmons amassed 12 points went 4-for-6 shooting and brought in six rebounds, and recorded two assists. Simmons has scored 10 or more points in seven consecutive games, and leads the Lady Canes in that respective category.

The final player to hit double figures Destiny Garrett combined for 11 points 4-for-6 shooting, and made all three of her shots from the charity stripe.

GSW took control early in the first quarter and never relinquished their lead and were able to cruise to victory. 

Inside the Storm

• GSW only trailed for 1.3% of the game 
• The Lady Hurricanes had 48 bench points compared to 19 from USC Beaufort
• GSW held the advantage in free throw percentage 77.8-50
• The Lady Canes forced 22 turnovers and scored 35 points off the turnovers
• GSW had better success scoring in the paint with 34 points compared to 16 from the Sand Sharks

Next Up

The Lady Hurricanes return home to take on another team from the Palmetto State USC Aiken (4-10, 0-4 PBC) at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening from the Storm Dome.