Florida Memorial Women's basketball fended off  Edward Waters College in a hard-fought second half to earn a 66-63 victory on Friday night at  the Adams-Jenkins Community Sports and Music Center in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Florida Memorial spread the ball around in the first quarter and played good defense to close out the first quarter of play up 19-9.After battling back and forth through the second quarter, the Lady Lions headed into the break with a 38-34 lead.

Florida Memorial stretched its lead against Edward Waters  in the third quarter, as both teams exchanged baskets throughout the quarter.Florida Memorial outscored Edward Waters 32-25 in the final quarter of play and pulled away with a 3 point win.

The Lady Lions shot 40 % from the field and 36.4% from the three point line, while holding their opponent to 38 % shooting. Florida Memorial held Edward Waters to just 1-for-8 shooting from three-point land and forced 25 turnovers.

Abreona Cabell led the Lady Lions with 19 points, 5-12 FG shooting (7-8 free throw shooting) and grabbed 8 rebounds. Victoria Jones poured in 15 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, while Ashley Henry contributed 19 points and 7 rebounds.
 
The Lady Lions return to the court Monday night (Oct. 30) when they host University of the Virgin Islands for a 7:00 p.m. start.