Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Belmont Bruins

Belmont fell just short of picking up its second SEC win of the season on the road at Alabama on December 20th. The Bruins were edged by one point, 52-51, as time expired and a three-point shot by true freshman Shaunda Strayhorn popped out of the hoop. • Sophomore Alysha Clark otched her seventh double-double of the season with 14 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. • The Bruins will take a break for the holidays and will return to action on January 4th on the road at Kennesaw State. Game time is slated for 7 p.m.

Campbell Fighting Camels

• Marlena Murphy has taken over as the leader on the floor for the Lady Camels posting double-doubles in each of the last three games, including a career-high 23 points to go along with 13 rebounds against UNC Wilmington. • Following the break, the Lady Camels visit former A-Sun member Florida Atlantic on December 29 in the opening round of the FAU New Year’s Classic in Boca Raton, Fla.

ETSU Bucs

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Gardner-Webb Bulldogs

• Despite Shameka Smith's first double-double of the season (15 points, 13 rebounds), the Bulldogs could not overcome their offensive struggles from the floor in the second half against UNC-Asheville, falling 55-37. • GWU had a 21-20 lead at halftime, but connected on just 4-29 from the field in the final 20 minutes of the contest. Candyse Kelly chipped in 10 in the game. • GWU will look to win its first game away from Paul Porter Arena on Dec. 29 when it travels to the Lehigh Tournament and will face the host school at 7:30 p.m.

Jacksonville Dolphins

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Kennesaw State Owls

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Lipscomb Bisons

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Mercer Bears

• The Bears play back-to-back games for the third and final time this season when they host the Mercer Blade Holiday Classic, Dec. 29-30. Mercer faces Savannah State on Friday, Dec. 29, and UNC Asheville on Saturday, Dec. 30. Atlantic Sun member Kennesaw State completes the field for the two-day tournament. • Due to injuries, Mercer has used seven different lineups. The Bears have lost six players to a variety of injuries for a total of 34 games

UNF Ospreys

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Stetson Hatters

• The Hatters two very tough games this week. On Monday Stetson faced the Florida Gators in Gainesville. Though they pulled to within three the Gators were able to pull ahead and steal the show with a win, 72-55. • On Thursday night in DeLand, The Hatters took on the Lady Jaguars of South Alabama. Stetson had one of the best 20 minutes of play all season, taking a 26-15 advantage into halftime.