CHARLESTON, S.C. – Breanna Bolden solidified herself as one of the greatest players in program history on Education Day against Hofstra (8-10, 1-6), breaking Wilma Simpson's CofC Division I Era career points record and helping the Cougars (6-13, 3-5) pull away for the 71-55 win over the Pride.
 
• Bolden entered the game just four points shy of the 14-year old record, and blew past the record before the end of the first quarter. All around, the senior guard has another stat-stuffing performance that's become typical of her, registering her seventh double-double of the season with a 21-13-4 with five steals and a block.
 
• After Hofstra scored the opening basket and the Cougars scored two in response to make it 4-2, the Pride called the early timeout in hopes of stemming the tide. It was to no avail though, as the College would never again relinquish the lead for the rest of the game. CofC led by as double-digits for the final 13 minutes of action, as well as lengthy stretches in the second quarter.
  • Dajah Logan was the one other Cougar to join Bolden in double-digit scoring with 12 points on 5 of 11 shooting. Brianna Boyd came off the bench to contribute a modest five points, five boards and two blocks in just 12 minutes of play.
 
• Bolden's five-steal game marked the eighth consecutive time she's recorded at least three steals. At 301 for her career, she's just 20 shy of breaking the CofC All-Time record of 320 held by Regina Brown (1980-83).
 
• As a team, the Cougars lost the rebounding battle to Hofstra 51-36, thanks in large part to junior forward Ashunae Durant pulling down a 23-16 double-double. However, the Cougars won the turnover battle 21-14, and enjoyed a good shooting day (27 of 58) in stark contrast to Hofstra's 19 of 71 (26.8%) outing.
 
The Cougars return to the road Sunday at 2 p.m. for their second meeting of the season with UNCW.