WATCH GAME | Virginia Union University's Shareka McNeill scored 44 points while her sister Shameka McNeill added 20 points as the Lady Panthers defeated Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 92-64 on Saturday, November 9, in Daytona Beach, Fla., in the season-opener for both teams.

Shareka McNeill scored 31 points in the first half, including a mid-court buzzer-beater at the end of the second quarter.  She hit 15 of 32 shots, including seven three-pointers.

Shameka McNeill connected on eight of 15 shots, including three 3-pointers.

Newcomer Dy'Manee Royal recorded a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds.

"I was pleased with the overall effort of the Lady Panthers, especially due to the one-hour delay of the start of the game due to no officials showing up," said VUU Head Women's Basketball Coach AnnMarie Gilbert.  "They stayed focused and handled adversity well.  Shareka's 44 points were key and showed that she is one of the best Division II guards in the country.  Shameka McNeill played well, scoring 20 points, five assists and six steals.  The inside duo of Jasmine Carter and Dy'Manee Royal combined for 26 points and 22 rebounds.  We forced 25 turnovers and scored 92 points.  We will need this type of tough effort when we go up to California, Pa., on Wednesday."

Virginia Union will face California (Pa.) at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, in California, Pa.