LYNCHBURG, Va.- The Randolph women's basketball team began a new season on Wednesday night as it hosted Clinton College at Giles Gymnasium. Three players reached double figures for the WildCats as they had little trouble with the Golden Bears winning 84-47.

Randolph got out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. The lead grew to as much as 18 points, 21-3, with 3:50 remaining in the period. The Golden Bears would cut into the WildCat advantage and trail 23-14 at the end of the quarter.

Clinton edged its way back in the game as it was able to close its deficit to seven points, 28-21, with 7:25 showing on the clock in the second quarter. Randolph then went on a 20-0 run to jump ahead 48-21 with 2:50 remaining in the quarter. The WildCats led 52-23 at halftime.

Clinton outscored Randolph 19-15 in the third quarter but the WIldCat lead never dipped below 23 points. The 'Cats held the Golden Bears to just five points in the fourth quarter.

Randolph was 31-of-60 (51.7%) from the floor on the night and 7-of-17 (41.2%) in three-point baskets. The WildCats dominated in the paint 46-12. The 'Cats outrebounded the Golden Bears 59-40.

Jessica Jennings (Chesapeake, Va./Western Branch) scored a career-high 27 points on 8-of-12 shooting. She dished out five assists and came down with six rebounds. Simone Brown (Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor) also had a career night and her first career double-double with 18 points and 12 boards. Kylie Stark (Lynchburg, Va./Brookville) scored 11 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out five assists. Abbie Baker (Salem, Va./Patrick Henry) secured 10 rebounds and scored four points. Teniyah Crenshaw-Patterson (Newport News, Va./Heritage) finished with six points, five assists, and four rebounds.

"I thought we had great energy and focus early," said head coach Steve Lanpher. "Jess really set the tone defensively and especially with her shot making from three. Our posts as a group really dominated by Simone's 18/12. Abbie was great on the boards with 10 rebounds. Defensively, I thought we kept them at bay forcing them to take a ton of perimeter shots. I was most proud of our unselfishness and willingness to find open teammates as we recorded 23 assists. Overall, a great way to start the season."

Randolph hosts Bob Jones University this coming Saturday. Game time will be at 2:00 p.m.