Golden Eagles Soar Over LSUS Lady Pilots, 73-52
11/14/03

The LSUS Lady Pilots traveled to John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas Tuesday night to compete in the John Brown University Classic. The final game of the evening had LSUS scheduled to play the host team John Brown University Golden Eagles.

At the end of the first half it was the Golden Eagles who had the lead by the score of 31-30. Both teams battled back and forth from beyond the three-point line where the Lady Pilots shots nearly 50 percent, going 5 of 11shooting from beyond the arc in the first half. Renalda Stafford led the LSUS scoring attack with 12 points in the first half.

After a visit in the locker room at halftime, the Golden Eagles flew away with the score in the second half. After outscoring their opponent 42-22 in the second frame, the final score had the Eagles over the Lady Pilots 73-52. Kendra McCormick produced the game high 20 points for the Golden Eagles. Teammates Ashley Wettengel and Lesli Fanning pitched in combining for 28 points and four assists. For LSUS, it was Dyamond Hogg who led the team in points with 13 and a game high 36 minutes played.

LSUS will square off against their next opponent tomorrow at 1 p.m., which will conclude their stay at the John Brown University Classic. The Lady Pilots will then travel back home where they will await their first home game Tuesday night at 5:30 when they will square off against Texas College.

Issued by Allan Cantwell (sports@lsus.edu)