The Lady Cougars are on top of the conference standings after a road victory at Motlow State Saturday night.
Cleveland State's defense took control in their 58-44 win, allowing the Bucks to just 25 percent shooting from the field while securing 18 more total rebounds.
"It was a low scoring defensive match, but we were able to hit a couple big shots down the stretch and make free throws to get the win," said head coach Dan Lumpkin.
Sophomore guard JLynn Majors went 7-8 from the free throw line and led all scorers with 15.
Freshman forward
Leisa Butler had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Freshman forward
Jaclyn Griffith was the game's only other double figure scorer with 10.
The Lady Cougars did not allow Motlow State (5-4, 3-2) a single double digit scorer and held the Bucks to just one three pointer. Cleveland State (9-1, 6-0) went 5-14 from downtown.
Cleveland State returns home after their three game road trip this Tuesday in a non-conference match-up hosting Martin Methodist College's JV squad. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.