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Simms takes over in second half, leads Lady Monarchs in opener

Jennie Simms was succinct in assessing her first half Friday night. Also candid.

“I (stunk) the first half,” she said tersely. “ It’s a good thing we’ve got a halftime in our game. (It allowed me) to get myself together.”

She did quickly, driving to the basket to make her first two third-quarter shots and feeding Destinee Young for more in Old Dominion’s 65-54 win over Norfolk State (1-2) in the Lady Monarchs’ season opener.

Simms scored 15 of her 19 points in the second half and added a game-high 14 rebounds, which tied a personal best.