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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The West Virginia University women's basketball used a dominant second half to defeat Michigan State, 74-54, Tuesday afternoon at Keiser University in West Palm Beach, to conclude play at the 2021 West Palm Beach Invitational.
After falling behind, 18-12, in the first quarter to Michigan State, the Mountaineers put their foot on the gas and outscored the Spartans, 62-36, over the final three quarters of the contest.
WVU (7-3) was led by junior forward Esmery Martinez, who yielded a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double in the win. Fifth-year senior center Blessing Ejiofor gathered 12 rebounds in the contest to pace WVU on the glass, while junior guard KK Deans tallied a career-high 10 assists in the win.
Of note, Deans became the first Mountaineer since Naomi Davenport vs. Coppin State on Nov. 6, 2018, to finish with at least 10 assists in a game.