By: Nick Bailey
The Charlotte Crown (19-10) continued their winning run on Sunday, defeating the Savannah Steel (7-21), 88-83, at Bojangles Coliseum to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
Charlotte overcame an early deficit before taking control in the second quarter. The Crown trailed by as many as six points in the opening frame before outscoring Savannah 28-20 in the second quarter, leaving the game tied 48-48 at the half. The teams battled back and forth throughout the second half, but Charlotte held off the Steel in the fourth quarter, building a six-point lead down the stretch (their largest of the game).
Deja Kelly led the Crown with 23 points, while AD Durr added 18 and KK Deans contributed 15. Schaquilla Nunn also finished in double-figures with 13 points. Kelly added five assists and drew a team-high nine fouls.
The Crown shot 44.4 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from three-point range while converting 23-of-29 free-throw attempts (79.3 percent). Charlotte also recorded 18 second-chance points and scored 11 points off Savannah turnovers.
With the victory, Charlotte improved to 19-10 on the season and secured its tenth consecutive win. Savannah fell to 7-21 and has now lost 13 straight games.
The Crown will return home on Thursday, August 13, to face the Jacksonville Waves at Bojangles Coliseum.