Janelle Salaün delivered another decisive performance against a familiar opponent, scoring 24 points as the home side pulled away for a 96-79 victory. Her four 3-pointers helped transform a narrow halftime advantage into a commanding 17-point final margin.
What happened
The hosts entered halftime ahead 44-43, leaving the game finely balanced after two quarters. That changed after the break, when Salaün scored 11 points in the third quarter and helped the home side create the separation that had been missing.
Salaün made four shots from beyond the arc during the victory. Her perimeter scoring provided a central part of the hosts’ second-half surge, which turned the one-point halftime edge into a comfortable finish.
The 96-79 result reflected the scale of the turnaround. After holding only the smallest possible lead at the interval, the home side outpaced its opponent sufficiently over the remaining two quarters to win by 17.
Why it matters
The victory improved the home side’s record to 20-9. It also completed a second win over the same opponent in less than a month, establishing a successful two-game run in the matchup ahead of another immediate meeting.
Salaün was also the leading storyline in the earlier result. She scored 26 points in an 83-75 victory on July 8, then followed it with 24 in the latest meeting.
By the numbers
Across the two victories, Salaün totaled 50 points and nine 3-pointers. Her latest four-triple performance came after she scored 26 in the first meeting, giving her consecutive high-impact outings against the same opposition.
The halftime and final scores also underline how sharply the latest game shifted. A 44-43 edge represented a one-point cushion, but the home side expanded that advantage by another 16 points after halftime to secure the 96-79 win.
What to watch next
The teams will meet again Tuesday at the same venue, extending the matchup into a third game in a short span. The home side will enter at 20-9 and with two recent victories over the opponent already secured.
Salaün’s production will remain a clear point of attention in the rematch. After combining for 50 points and nine 3-pointers in the two wins, she has repeatedly shaped the outcome with her scoring from beyond the arc.