MACON, Ga. - The Berry women's basketball team downed Wesleyan with a 79-40 final on Wednesday night, improving to 4-3. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Vikings dominated in nearly every category including rebounds (52-29) and assists (17-10) while also shooting 46.0% from the field
• Berry made the most of its opportunities from the charity stripe, shooting 15-16 on free throws 
• The Vikings also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 26 points on takeaways. 
• The 40 points in the paint marked a season-best
• Berry never trailed in the contest

BERRY STATISTICAL STANDOUTS:

• Kristin Rampersad: 13 points, 3-7 FG, 3-5 3FG, 3 AST
• Alex Kiernan: 10 points, 5-5 FT, 7 REB
• Alex Weems: 9 points, 3-10 FG, 11 REB
• Casey Brooks: 8 points, 4-6 FG

WESLEYAN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS:

• Alyssa Whitford: 9 points, 4-6 FG
• Breyonna Raymond: 9 points, 4 REB
• Justice Thigpen: 8 points, 8 REB
• Alexis Russell: 4 points, 2 REB

NOTABLES:

• Kristin Rampersad moved into the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) top five in points per game with 12.7
• Although conference play has yet to pick up, the Vikings have the second-best record in the SAA behind Hendrix at 4-2. 
• Berry put in its best defensive performance since Nov. 17, 2014 when they beat Wesleyan 106-31.

UP NEXT:

• The Vikings will return home this Saturday for a Pack-The-House game against SAA-foe Oglethorpe at 6:00 pm.