Tuesday, November 15, 2005
PRESBYTERIAN HOLDS OFF PATRIOTS FOR 69-61 VICTORY
CLINTON, S.C. – Presbyterian College placed three players in double figures en route to a 69-61 victory over Francis Marion University in women’s basketball action Tuesday night at the Ross E. Templeton Center. The game was the season opener for both schools.
The Lady Blue Hose led by as many as 22 points in the second half, but had to hold off a late Francis Marion run to secure the victory. The Patriots cut a double figure lead in the final minutes and trailed by only eight points (67-59) with :17 seconds remaining when sophomore guard Creshenda Singletary (Johnsonville, S.C.) hit one of two free throw attempts. PC’s sophomore guard Amy Jones (Warthen, Ga.) hit a pair of free throws in the final seconds to seal the eight-point victory.
PC (1-0) was led on the night by senior forward Rebecca Wessinger (Laurens, S.C.) who tallied a game-high 17 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field while Francis Marion was paced by sophomore guard Brittany Young (Moncks Corner, S.C.) who led three Patriots in double figures with 15 points.
The Lady Blue Hose opened the game with a 6-0 spurt keyed by a three-point play from senior center Cameron Cook (Greensboro, N.C.) on the opening possession. The lead increased to double figures at 23-10 at the 6:07 mark of the first half when sophomore guard Amy Jones (Warthen, Ga.) connected the second of two free throw attempts.
FMU (0-1) scored the next eight points to trim the lead to 23-18 on a layup by freshman guard Kirby Marsh (Lynchburg, Va.) with 4:20 remaining before halftime. PC closed the first half on a 10-6 to lead 33-24 at intermission. PC’s Wessinger led all scorers with 15 points while Cook added seven points. FMU was led by senior guard Danielle Moore (Owings Mill, MD) who tallied six points.
Joining Young for Patriot scoring honors on the night was Singletary who tallied a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds while Moore chipped in 14 points.
PC’s Jones scored 15 points and added eight assists while Cook chipped on 14 points and eight boards on the night. Senior forward Wesley Campbell (Greenville, S.C.) added six points and tied for game honors with 10 rebounds.