LAURINBURG, N.C. - Coming off of a 20-point route of Brenau less than 24-hours ago, the Rams took the court again versus the St. Andrews Knights Wednesday night. CIU entered the game 8-10 overall and 6-7 in the Appalachin Athletic Conference (AAC). Meanwhile, the Knights post a 0-16 record on their season and 0-15 in the AAC. The Rams took care of business on the road against the Knights with a comfortable 74-57 win, notching their second straight conference victory. 

The Rams got off to an early lead in the first quarter in part to Teneea Heston and Larissa Lee, who both scored seven points through the first ten minutes. The Rams would hold a 12-point lead (27-15) at the end of the quarter. CIU would not superb in the second quarter, shooting 31.3 percent, but played stout defense and held the Knights to only 10 points. Heston would be responsible for nine of the Ram's 16 points and connect on four of the Ram's five made baskets as the CIU held a 43-25 advantage entering halftime. 

CIU would continue to pour it on offensively in the third and fourth quarter as Zion Neat began to take over. Neat would score 14 points in the two quarters to help the Rams keep a healthy advantage. As a result, CIU would claim a commanding victory over the Knights 74-57. 

The Rams were once again led by transfer point guard Teneea Heston who tallied 18 points, going 8-of-13 from the field and tallied five rebounds. Zion Neat would also have an efficient day scoring 16 points, going 6-of-8 from the field and 4-of-4 from behind the arc. The Rams also played outstanding defense forcing 22 turnovers and recording 12 steals as a unit. 

What Head Coach Danielle Fleming is saying:
"Proud of the girls today. Gotta keep this momentum going and continue to do the little things that help us win. Great back-to-back victory."

Up Next: 
CIU travels to Grayson, Kentucky, to take on Kentucky Christian University on Monday, January 31. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM.