Sea Devils Defeat Yetis on the Road

Shelby, NC - Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Cape Fear vs Cleveland

Cape Fear wins 60-53

Highlights: The Cape Fear Sea Devils women's basketball team secured a gritty 60-53 victory over the Cleveland Yetis on their home court in a challenging contest marked by determination and clutch performances by CFCC.

The game remained competitive throughout, with both teams trading leads and showcasing strong defensive efforts. However, the Sea Devils pulled away in the fourth quarter and secured the win. Nevaeh Farmer led the charge for Cape Fear with a stellar performance, tallying 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. Farmer's two crucial three-pointers in the fourth quarter were instrumental in sealing the win for the Sea Devils.

Ja'Kea Brunson also delivered a standout game, finishing with 13 points and dominating the boards with 9 rebounds. Brunson's hot hand from beyond the arc included four three-pointers, providing the offensive spark Cape Fear needed.

Other key contributors included:

• Amyrikal Vaught: 6 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and countless hustle plays that didn't show up on the stat sheet.
• De'Mya Phifer: 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and a critical steal to shift momentum.
• Jaida Cameron: 9 points, 4 assists, and a crucial presence in the backcourt.
• R'Mani Robinson: 5 points, 4 steals, and relentless defensive energy.

The Sea Devils' ability to stay composed and work as a cohesive unit proved vital in overcoming the Yetis' pressure. The team's focus on ball movement and grit in key moments allowed them to overcome turnovers and maintain control when it mattered most.

"Very proud of the way the team bounced back after a loss, 1-1 in the near year 2 more away games before we bring it home," says Head Coach Taylor Todd-Williams.