by CLINTON, Miss. — Shay Hunter scored 8 points with team highs of 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals as the University of West Alabama beat Clark Atlanta 67-60 on Friday at the GSC/SIAC Regional Crossover at A.E. Wood Coliseum.
Hunter, a starter, played 36 minutes, going 4-for-11 from the floor, with 8 rebounds (3 offensive, 5 defensive), 6 assists and 5 steals against 5 turnovers.
Clark Atlanta led 20-19 after the first quarter, but West Alabama won the second quarter 18-11 to lead 37-31 at halftime and held Clark Atlanta off through the second half, winning the third 15-13 and the fourth 15-16 in Clark Atlanta’s favor to close 67-60.
Amiya Redus led West Alabama with 22 points, Terica Smith added 8 and Donee’ Frazier had 7. Janiah Caples and Tai Harvey led Clark Atlanta with 13 points apiece.
West Alabama improved to 1-1, and Clark Atlanta fell to 0-1 in its season opener.
West Alabama plays Spring Hill College on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m. CT in Clinton.
