Lady Pilots Win Third In-A-Row
January 12, 2008
Shreveport, La. - The LSUS Lady Pilots opened up Saturday’s double-header at The Dock with a convincing 87-52 victory over the visiting Dillard Lady Blue Devils.
The Lady Pilots jumped out to a 30-point halftime lead behind the hot shooting of guards Edie Leonards, Teokea Wilkerson and Whitney Hollins. The Lady Pilots finished the first half shooting 51%, including 40% from behind the 3-point line.
Edie Leonards led LSUS with 23 points, as the Lady Pilots placed five players in double figures scoring,. Kacie Cryer and Teokea Wilkerson added 17 points apiece, while Jamie Arvie and Whitney Hollins finished with 11 and 10 points respectively.
The Lady Pilots also recorded a season-low six turnovers, while forcing 25 Dillard turnovers with relentless defensive pressure.
The Lady Pilots (7-6, 3-1) improved their season-long winning streak to three games with the win, and are off to their best start ever in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference play.
LSUS will travel to Mobile next week for two pivotal conference games versus Spring Hill College and The University of Mobile on Thursday and Saturday.
