COLLEGE BASKETBALL SHOCKER: Livingstone Women Stun Shaw With Thrilling 4th Quarter Comeback

Staff report SALISBURY — Livingstone’s women’s basketball team ran away from Shaw with a big fourth quarter and took a 74-51 victory on Saturday in a CIAA Southern Division matchup at New Trent Gym.

Livingstone (5-13, 3-5) had some of its best balance of the season, with Morgan Kelson and Savannah Briggs scoring in double digits to lead the team to a decisive win over their division rivals.

The game was closely contested through the first three quarters, with both teams trading baskets and playing tenacious defense. However, Livingstone’s offense caught fire in the fourth quarter, outscoring Shaw by a significant margin to seal the victory.

The win marked a much-needed boost for Livingstone, which had struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With the victory, the team improved its record in the CIAA Southern Division and moved up the standings.

For Livingstone, the win was a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. Despite facing adversity throughout the season, the team has continued to work hard and push forward, and the victory over Shaw was a reward for their efforts.

Led by Kelson and Briggs, Livingstone’s offense was clicking on all cylinders in the fourth quarter. The team’s defense was also stellar, holding Shaw to a limited number of points and securing the win.

The CIAA Southern Division is one of the most competitive conferences in college basketball, and Livingstone’s win over Shaw marked a significant statement. The team will look to build on the momentum from the victory as it heads into the final stretch of the season.

With several games remaining on the schedule, Livingstone has a chance to make a push for the playoffs and make some noise in the conference tournament. The team’s win over Shaw was a crucial step in that direction, and the players and coaches are eager to see what the rest of the season holds.

For now, Livingstone is basking in the glory of its impressive win over Shaw. The team’s fans are thrilled with the result, and the players are confident and motivated as they head into the next game. It’s an exciting time for Livingstone women’s basketball, and the team is ready to take on whatever challenges come its way.