by KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When Kansas City Women’s Basketball (4-7) needed big plays down the stretch, it was RaVon Nero and E’Lease Stafford that were there to take the call, leading the Roos to a 74-58 win over Bellevue (6-6). Nero scored 12 of her game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter, while Stafford went for 13 second half points to finish with 22.
After finding herself in early foul trouble, Nero sat for the entire third quarter, but was ready when her name was called. Bellevue cut Kansas City’s double-digit lead down to two points early in the fourth quarter when Nero checked in, scoring nine-straight points to give Kansas City the edge.
The Roos used 18-of-18 free throw shooting and a 17-rebound edge on the boards to fend off the Bruins.
STATS TO NOTE
- The Roos’ 18-of-18 night at the free throw line was the first time since a game against Chicago State on Mar. 5, 2016 that the Roos went perfect from the line with at least 10 attempts. It was the team’s most free throw makes without a miss since at least the 2011-12 season.
- Nero’s 23-point performance was her first time in double-digits this season, and was the third 20-point showing of her Kansas City career.
- Stafford’s 22-point night was her fifth time reaching the 20-point plateau this season.
