Box Score Virginia Union University's
Kiana Johnson broke the school's single-season assist record while also scoring 40 points as the Lady Panthers defeated Livingstone College 90-81 on Wednesday, February 3, in Salisbury, N.C.
Johnson dished off nine assists to give her 179 assists this season. Â The previous record was 176 assists, set by Pria Stellmacher in the 2003-04 season.
It also marked the second time this season that Johnson has scored 40 or more points.
VUU's
Taylor White had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Virginia Union's
Lady Walker had 14 points while
Rahni Bell added 12 points in the win.
VUU is now 17-2 overall and 9-2 in the CIAA. Â Livingstone dropped to 11-9 overall and 6-5 in the CIAA.
Virginia Union now travels to Petersburg, Va., to face Virginia State University at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6.