Elizabeth City, NC -- Elizabeth City State University Women's Basketball (7-7, 4-2 CIAA) delivered a commanding performance in their final game of a 3-game home stretch, defeating Johnson C. Smith 68-48 at the R.L. Vaughan Center. The win moves the Vikings to an even .500 overall while solidifying their strong conference play record.

The Vikings were led by a balanced offensive effort. Vannessa Schwarzmann stuffed the stat sheet with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Londen Coleman added 10 points and 4 rebounds, while Tiana Amos led all scorers with 13 points.

ECSU dominated the glass, winning the rebounding battle 40-33, with Rashauna Grant leading the effort with a game-high 9 rebounds. Their bench also made a significant impact, contributing 36 points, highlighted by Isa Banks' 8-point performance.

The Vikings shot an efficient 45.6% from the field while showcasing excellent ball movement, tallying 17 team assists. Their defensive effort held Johnson C. Smith in check, allowing the Vikings to maintain control throughout the game.

ECSU will hit the road next Saturday, January 18th, to face Bluefield State at 2 PM. Fans can catch all the action live on the CIAA Sports Network.

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