Box Score The Talladega College Lady Tornadoes delivered a complete team performance on Saturday afternoon, powering past Fisk University 80–51 in Nashville. From start to finish, Talladega controlled the tempo with suffocating defense, relentless rebounding, and balanced scoring that overwhelmed the Lady Bulldogs.
Talladega opened strong with a 21–11 first-quarter burst and maintained their intensity throughout the game. After a competitive second quarter, the Lady Tornadoes surged again in the second half, posting back-to-back 22-point quarters to put the game out of reach.
Courtney Lowe led all scorers with 23 points, including two three-pointers, and added five steals in an impressive two-way effort. Kameron Jones ran the offense with confidence, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds, six assists, and several key defensive stops. Olympia Chaney came off the bench firing, adding 10 points with a pair of timely threes, while DeJaria Lewis battled for eight rebounds and eight points, helping Talladega dominate the glass 50–38.
Talladega's depth made the difference, contributing 32 bench points, while the defense forced 25 turnovers that turned into 33 points on the offensive end. Their fast-break attack also shined with 22 points in transition, and the team controlled the paint with 50 points inside.
After the victory, Coach Andre Payne praised his team's response and defensive mindset:
"We played great defense today that led to a lot of easy baskets. I was proud of the ladies and how they bounced back from a tough loss on Thursday."
With this strong performance, the Lady Tornadoes continue to build momentum as they move deeper into conference play. Talladega looks to carry this energy forward as they prepare for their next matchup.