By Nick Novy/Cincinnati State Sports Information

Cincinnati, OH - In the team's final game before the start of OCCAC play, the Cincinnati State women's basketball team defeated Roane State Community College 88-61 on Friday afternoon.

Playing in their first home game since Nov. 2, the Surge were led by sophomore Alexus Chinn, who finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. Ericka Fitzpatrick followed Chinn with 16 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Phylicia Johnson scored 15 points. Hannah Stephenson finished with a game high 7 assists to go along with 14 points and 5 rebounds.

The Surge defense forced the visiting Raiders into 17 turnovers compared to just 10 Cincinnati State giveways leading to a 16-7 advantage in points scored off of turnovers.

Roane State, which fell to 10-7 overall, was led by Shanae Brown's 14 points.

Improving to 9-6 on the season, Cincinnati State will begin preparing for the start of Ohio Community College Athletic Conference competition. The Lady Surge host conference foe Cuyahoga Community College on Jan. 11 at 1 pm.

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