DUE WEST, S.C. – The Erskine College women's basketball team (0-1) was defeated by Lander University (1-0) by a score of 81-69 in the Fleet's first game of the 2026-2027 regular season at Belk Arena on Monday evening.
The Fleet trailed by 17 at the half, but a furious second-half rally from Erskine helped them get as close as within two points of the Bearcats on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter, but the Fleet were unable to get over the hump.
Genesis Young's first career double-double (11 points, 10 rebounds) highlighted one of three Erskine players in double figures, with Cameron and
Danielle Oliver also combining for 30 points in their first game for the Fleet.
Kentayla Williams added a second-half spark off the bench, scoring 7 points and adding 3 steals in just 12 minutes of action.
GAME STATS vs Lander (L 69-81)
POINTS:
Cameron Oliver (16)
REBOUNDS:
Genesis Young (10)
ASSISTS:
Cameron Oliver (8)
BLOCKS:
Genesis Young (2)
STEALS:
Danielle Oliver (4)
THE TEAM
Erskine shot 32% (23-72) from the field and 33% (7-21) from the three-point line, as well as 67% (16-24) from the free throw line. The Fleet totaled 15 steals, as part of 29 forced turnovers, but Erskine was outscored in the paint, 42 to 30.
WHAT'S NEXT?Â
Erskine is back in action at home against Allen University (0-0) on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
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