January 26, 2008

Carson-Newman Downs Lenoir-Rhyne, 77-66, In South Atlantic Conference Women’s Basketball Action

Four Bears reach double figures in scoring despite the loss

Jefferson City, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman College Women’s Basketball Team (10-8, 4-2) defeated Lenoir-Rhyne College (10-7, 2-4) by a score of 77-66, in a key South Atlantic Conference matchup at Holt Fieldhouse Saturday evening.

The Lady Eagles led the entire game thanks to shooting 46.9 percent (23-49) from the floor and out-rebounding the Bears, 54-29. Emily Mason (Rogersville, Ala.) tallied game-highs in scoring and rebounding (20 points and nine rebounds) while Shari Buford (Hampton, Ga.) scored 13 points and pulled down seven boards to lead Carson-Newman to the victory.

Leading 38-23 at the break, C-N went ahead by as much as 20 points in the second half but Lenoir-Rhyne whittled the lead down to under 10 on three separate occasions. The Bears’ biggest threat came with 35 seconds remaining when sophomore forward Jacquelyn Kremer (Sevierville, Tenn./Sevier County HS) hit a layup to cut the lead to five at 71-66.

Kremer would finish with 12 points and five rebounds on the night as the Lady Eagles scored six unanswered points to end the game.

Redshirt freshman guard LaCourtney Rann (Charlotte, N.C./Hopewell HS) led the charge for L-R, scoring 19 points and dishing out four assists while sophomore guard Amber Holt (Charlotte, N.C./Hopewell HS) and freshman forward Abby Munn (Lewisville, N.C./Forbush HS) both added 11 points each. Munn is the ninth player for L-R to score in double figures this season.

Lenoir-Rhyne continues its three-game road swing on Wednesday when it travels to Wingate to face the Bulldogs, who are tied for first place in the SAC with a 5-1 league mark. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m.

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