Published: February 06, 2008 09:46 am         

Allegany College clobbers Chesapeake, 82-42

WYE MILLS - Allegany College of Maryland, ranked No. 18 in the NJCAA Division II national poll and No. 1 in scoring defense, got off to an outstanding start in dispatching homestanding Chesapeake, 82-42, in a Maryland JUCO contest before looking ahead to Friday's showdown at home with nationally-ranked Hagerstown.

Jasmine Blanks led Allegany (19-1 overall, 11-1 Maryland JUCO) with 20 points, while Melissa Ford scored 17 points, Kacey Kahl 14, and Jennifer Willis 12.

The Trojans took a 30-5 lead in the first 10 minutes in rushing to a 45-15 halftime lead, holding Chesapeake to just three first-half field goals.

"This was a really good road win," said Allegany coach Jerry Rice. "Defensive pressure and our ability to run our offense early on was really sharp. We really haven't been starting quickly on the road, so I'm very pleased with that. It's something we've been emphasizing."

Ford had nine rebounds for the Trojans, while Courtney Crislip had eight and Kahl five. DeeDee Reese handed out seven assists and Blanks had five. Kahl came up with six steals and Willis four. Crislip blocked four shots.

Kyra Ringgold scored 14 points for Chesapeake, and Irene Tyler scored 11.

Allegany will host Hagerstown, ranked No. 7 in the national Division II poll, Friday, 6 p.m., at Bob Kirk Arena. Hagerstown handed Allegany its only loss of the season, 61-58, back on Nov. 28. Since then, the Trojans have won 15 in a row.