(03/15/01)–
Fifth seed Lewis-Clark State managed to hold off a
relentless second-half Lady Trojan attack that saw a 22-point halftime
lead dwindle to as few as eight points with 3:35 remaining before
settling for the 84-72 final in first round action at the NAIA Division
I Women’s Basketball Championship Wednesday at the Oman Arena.
Trevecca (19-13) shot a blistering 61.3 percent (19-of-31) in
the second half but clutch free-throw shooting (9-of-13) in the final
three minutes of action aided the Lady Warriors win.
Junior forward Brianne Jolley led all scorers with 31 points while
pulling down six rebounds. Brooke Cushman, a senior forward totaled 16
points and a game high eight rebounds in a reserve role. Guard Shannon
Russell, a junior, chipped in with 12 points for Lewis-Clark State
(31-3).
The Lady Trojans were paced by Jennifer Wilson, a sophomore guard and
Second Team All-American last season, with 19 points, seven rebounds and
three assists. Senior post player Molly Schoenberg pitched in with 15
points and six rebounds while sophomore forward Charity Williams chipped
in with 14 points while pulling down seven caroms. Junior guard Ashley
Boykin added 16 points in a reserve role.
