Wednesday, February 08, 2006

DeLand, FL - After losing five of its last six games, Stetson upset Florida Atlantic, 64-63, in overtime at Edmunds Center in Wednesday night's A-Sun/CSS Women's Game of the Week.

In a game that saw eight lead changes in the second half alone, free throws and three-point shooting were the story for the Hatters, as Preseason All-Conference Pick Nefertiti Walker 31 points and six rebounds in the victory. She was 3-of-9 from beyond the arc and a perfect 10-of-10 from the charity stripe. Jaclyn Piloto chipped in 11.

Shontavia Williams guided the Owls with 20 points and Bulin added 13 points. Shuteamia Brayboy also dished out 10 assists for the evening.

While Florida Atlantic held a 43-36 advantage in rebounds, Stetson posted better numbers in shooting from the floor, from three-point range and from the free throw line.

Stetson hits the road next to face conference foe Mercer Friday in Macon, Ga., at 4:30 p.m.