Forward Bre' Solomon earned Great South Athletic Conference All-Freshman accolades after concluding a season in which she led the conference in rebounding.
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Solomon is a native of Kingsland, Ga.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
WESLEYAN UPSET BID FALLS SHORT at AGNES SCOTT
Wesleyan College held the lead late in the first half before second-seeded Agnes Scott College pulled away after halftime in a 53-39 loss in the first round of the Great South Athletic Conference Tournament.
The Pioneers trailed by just a point at the intermission in large part because of a seven point advantage held by the Scotties at the foul line. Wesleyan (5-19) saw their offense abandon them in the second half, scoring just 12 points.
Kassie Epps scored a team-best nine points in the loss while Bre' Solomon added eight rebounds and three blocks for Wesleyan. Morgan Smith scored 23 points to pace Agnes Scott.
Wesleyan's five wins exceeded the program's win total from the previous four seasons combined.
The Pioneers trailed by just a point at the intermission in large part because of a seven point advantage held by the Scotties at the foul line. Wesleyan (5-19) saw their offense abandon them in the second half, scoring just 12 points.
Kassie Epps scored a team-best nine points in the loss while Bre' Solomon added eight rebounds and three blocks for Wesleyan. Morgan Smith scored 23 points to pace Agnes Scott.
Wesleyan's five wins exceeded the program's win total from the previous four seasons combined.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
GILLIS FANS 16 AS WESLEYAN SWEEPS ANDREW COLLEGE
The Wesleyan College softball team picked up two more wins over Andrew College on Tuesday evening, defeating the Lady Tigers 5-3 and 3-1. The Pioneers rediscovered their offensive rhythm, picking up a combined 17 hits over the course of the two games.
In the day’s first game, Wesleyan jumped on the Lady Tigers early when sophomore Ashley Jackson hit a three-run homerun over the center field wall in the first inning. However, Andrew tied the score at three in the third inning, with hits by Kayla Lumley, Brittany Ellington and Brandie Monroe. The game remained tied until a single by Lacie King in the fifth inning scored Jackson once again and allowed the Pioneers to regain the lead for good. Wesleyan tacked on an extra run in the sixth inning to solidify the win and give freshman Brittany Jones her first collegiate win. Jones pitched a complete game, striking out nine while surrendering only three hits.
The Pioneers continued their winning ways in game two on the heels of senior pitcher DaLin Gillis, who struck out 16 batters while allowing only four hits. Offensively, the Pioneers picked up eight hits in game two paced by Denise Ramey (3-for-4, RBI), Lacie King (2-for-3) and Cheyanne Siebenaler (1-for-2, 2B).
The Pioneers wrap up their home-stand on Friday, March 6, taking on Millsaps College in a doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm.
In the day’s first game, Wesleyan jumped on the Lady Tigers early when sophomore Ashley Jackson hit a three-run homerun over the center field wall in the first inning. However, Andrew tied the score at three in the third inning, with hits by Kayla Lumley, Brittany Ellington and Brandie Monroe. The game remained tied until a single by Lacie King in the fifth inning scored Jackson once again and allowed the Pioneers to regain the lead for good. Wesleyan tacked on an extra run in the sixth inning to solidify the win and give freshman Brittany Jones her first collegiate win. Jones pitched a complete game, striking out nine while surrendering only three hits.
The Pioneers continued their winning ways in game two on the heels of senior pitcher DaLin Gillis, who struck out 16 batters while allowing only four hits. Offensively, the Pioneers picked up eight hits in game two paced by Denise Ramey (3-for-4, RBI), Lacie King (2-for-3) and Cheyanne Siebenaler (1-for-2, 2B).
The Pioneers wrap up their home-stand on Friday, March 6, taking on Millsaps College in a doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Wesleyan Softball Looking To Return To Winning Ways vs. Andrew College
Having already swept Andrew College once this season, the Wesleyan College softball team is looking to get back on the winning track when they face off against the Lady Tigers tomorrow evening.
In the season opener played in Cuthbert, Ga., the Pioneers gave a dominant performance both at the plate and in the field, winning the first game of the doubleheader by a score of 8-0 after the run rule was inforced in the fifth inning. DaLin Gillis led the defense from the mound, striking out six, while only surrendering two hits and one walk. Offensively, the Pioneers racked up 11 hits, which has been the missing ingredient in games played more recently.
Game two was a back-and-forth battle, but Wesleyan proved to be resilient and refused to lose, picking up their second win of the day, 7-6 in nine innings. The Pioneers added another 10 hits to the day's offensive totals, and Cheyanne Siebenaler picked up her first win of the season.
The first pitch of doubleheader action is scheduled for 5:00pm at the Mathews Athletic Complex on the campus of Wesleyan College. Admission is free.
In the season opener played in Cuthbert, Ga., the Pioneers gave a dominant performance both at the plate and in the field, winning the first game of the doubleheader by a score of 8-0 after the run rule was inforced in the fifth inning. DaLin Gillis led the defense from the mound, striking out six, while only surrendering two hits and one walk. Offensively, the Pioneers racked up 11 hits, which has been the missing ingredient in games played more recently.
Game two was a back-and-forth battle, but Wesleyan proved to be resilient and refused to lose, picking up their second win of the day, 7-6 in nine innings. The Pioneers added another 10 hits to the day's offensive totals, and Cheyanne Siebenaler picked up her first win of the season.
The first pitch of doubleheader action is scheduled for 5:00pm at the Mathews Athletic Complex on the campus of Wesleyan College. Admission is free.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
WESLEYAN BASKETBALL CLOSES REGULAR SEASON at PORTER GYM
Wesleyan College put the finishing touches on the 2008-09 regular season with a 65-35 loss to Maryville College in Great South Athletic Conference competition on Sunday afternoon.
Rachel Hornbustel's putback in the game's opening minutes gave the Pioneers (5-18, 0-12 GSAC) their only lead of the game at 4-2. The Lady Scots (17-8, 12-0) scored the next 13 points of the game to take control of the contest.
Jazzmine Favors finished with a team-high 13 points to run her double figure scoring streak to four games and five of her last six outings. Kevi Martin, the GSAC's top shot blocker, added four more rejections to go with six points and seven rebounds. Alexis Rouvelas scored a game-high 15 points off the bench for Maryville.
The seventh-seeded Pioneers will play at second-seeded Agnes Scott College on Tuesday at 7:00pm in the first round of the Great South Athletic Conference basketball tournament.
Rachel Hornbustel's putback in the game's opening minutes gave the Pioneers (5-18, 0-12 GSAC) their only lead of the game at 4-2. The Lady Scots (17-8, 12-0) scored the next 13 points of the game to take control of the contest.
Jazzmine Favors finished with a team-high 13 points to run her double figure scoring streak to four games and five of her last six outings. Kevi Martin, the GSAC's top shot blocker, added four more rejections to go with six points and seven rebounds. Alexis Rouvelas scored a game-high 15 points off the bench for Maryville.
The seventh-seeded Pioneers will play at second-seeded Agnes Scott College on Tuesday at 7:00pm in the first round of the Great South Athletic Conference basketball tournament.
Friday, February 20, 2009
RHODES COLLEGE SWEEPS WESLEYAN SOFTBALL
The Wesleyan College softball team continued their home-stand today against Rhodes College, losing both games of the doubleheader to the Lynx who were seeing their first action of the season.
Offensive inconsistency continued to plague the Pioneers (0-11) in the first game of the day. Wesleyan was once again able to generate only three hits in their 6-0 loss against the Lynx (2-0). DaLin Gillis was the lone Pioneer to successfully put the ball in play, finishing the game with two singles on 2-for-2 hitting. The Lynx showed no signs of off-season rust in their season opener, tallying 10 hits, which were highlighted by Armanda Venezia’s two-run home run over the center field wall.
In the evening’s second game, the Pioneers had a better outing at the plate, but four errors in the field contributed to their 7-1 loss. Wesleyan picked up six hits and scored their only run when Cheyanne Siebenaler’s single brought Lacie King across the plate. The Lynx once again gave an impressive offensive performance, adding another nine hits to their season total.
The Pioneers continue their home-stand on Tuesday, February 24, taking on Andrew College in a doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm.
Offensive inconsistency continued to plague the Pioneers (0-11) in the first game of the day. Wesleyan was once again able to generate only three hits in their 6-0 loss against the Lynx (2-0). DaLin Gillis was the lone Pioneer to successfully put the ball in play, finishing the game with two singles on 2-for-2 hitting. The Lynx showed no signs of off-season rust in their season opener, tallying 10 hits, which were highlighted by Armanda Venezia’s two-run home run over the center field wall.
In the evening’s second game, the Pioneers had a better outing at the plate, but four errors in the field contributed to their 7-1 loss. Wesleyan picked up six hits and scored their only run when Cheyanne Siebenaler’s single brought Lacie King across the plate. The Lynx once again gave an impressive offensive performance, adding another nine hits to their season total.
The Pioneers continue their home-stand on Tuesday, February 24, taking on Andrew College in a doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Pioneers Return to Field Against Rhodes College
The Wesleyan College softball team will take to the field again on Friday afternoon when they face off against Rhodes College out of Memphis, Tenn and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
The Pioneers (0-9) are looking to bounce back after a pair of tough 4-0 losses to Georgia Southwestern earlier in the week, while the Lynx (0-0) will be seeing their first action of the season.
Rhodes returns eight players from last season's 13-19 team, while adding six freshman players in the off season. Catcher Rebekah Moore, third baseman Jennifer Whatley and pitcher Sara Bowen were all named to last year's All-SCAC team and will anchor the Lynx infield once again this season.
Wesleyan will look to Belle Thomas, Denise Ramey and DaLin Gillis to help the Pioneers find an offensive rhythm early, while Gillis and Cheyanne Siebenaler will anchor the defense from the pitching mound.
The first pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 4:00pm.
The Pioneers (0-9) are looking to bounce back after a pair of tough 4-0 losses to Georgia Southwestern earlier in the week, while the Lynx (0-0) will be seeing their first action of the season.
Rhodes returns eight players from last season's 13-19 team, while adding six freshman players in the off season. Catcher Rebekah Moore, third baseman Jennifer Whatley and pitcher Sara Bowen were all named to last year's All-SCAC team and will anchor the Lynx infield once again this season.
Wesleyan will look to Belle Thomas, Denise Ramey and DaLin Gillis to help the Pioneers find an offensive rhythm early, while Gillis and Cheyanne Siebenaler will anchor the defense from the pitching mound.
The first pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 4:00pm.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
FAVORS POSTS DOUBLE-DOUBLE in LOSS
Jazzmine Flavors continued her inspired play, posting her second straight double-double in Wesleyan College's 79-38 loss at Piedmont College in Great South Athletic Conference action on Wednesday night.
Favors, a native of Powder Springs, Ga., scored 10 points and grabbed 10 boards and is averaging 11.2 points per game over her last five contests.
The game started well enough for the Pioneers (5-18, 0-11 GSAC) who held a 10-7 lead after Bre' Solomon drained a jumper just over seven minutes into play. However, that was the end of the good news for Wesleyan as Piedmont (9-14, 7-4 GSAC) outscored the Pioneers 35-7 to close the first half.
Brandy McDowell added nine points while Solomon finished with eight. Courtney Odum scored 18 points to pace five Lions in double figure scoring.
Wesleyan closes the regular season on Sunday when they host league-leader Maryville College in a game postponed earlier in the year. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00pm at Porter Gymnasium and admission is free.
Favors, a native of Powder Springs, Ga., scored 10 points and grabbed 10 boards and is averaging 11.2 points per game over her last five contests.
The game started well enough for the Pioneers (5-18, 0-11 GSAC) who held a 10-7 lead after Bre' Solomon drained a jumper just over seven minutes into play. However, that was the end of the good news for Wesleyan as Piedmont (9-14, 7-4 GSAC) outscored the Pioneers 35-7 to close the first half.
Brandy McDowell added nine points while Solomon finished with eight. Courtney Odum scored 18 points to pace five Lions in double figure scoring.
Wesleyan closes the regular season on Sunday when they host league-leader Maryville College in a game postponed earlier in the year. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00pm at Porter Gymnasium and admission is free.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
WESLEYAN SOFTBALL FALLS TO GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN
The Wesleyan College softball team struggled to find an offensive rhythm in their doubleheader against Georgia Southwestern, dropping both games by an identical score of 4-0.
In the first game of the day, Wesleyan (0-9) played even with the Lady Canes until two costly errors in the sixth inning led to all four of Georgia Southwestern’s runs. DaLin Gillis faced only 18 batters through five innings, making quick work of a shaky Georgia Southwestern (4-4) offense before the Pioneers defense faltered. Furthermore, the Pioneers struggled at the plate, as they were only able to generate three hits in the game, all coming in the first two innings of play.
Game two saw Georgia Southwestern heat up offensively, while the Pioneers once again had difficulty finding a groove at the plate. The Lady Canes picked up two doubles by Katie Wooten and Heather Chambers that drove in all four of their runs, while sibling pitchers Brittany and Tiffany Milstid combined for 10 strikeouts. Wesleyan again was only able to connect for two hits, while untimely errors resulted in more of Georgia Southwestern’s runs scored.
“We played really well for the most part tonight, but we had that one crucial breakdown in both games that really hurt us,” said Wesleyan College head coach Shannon Fevella. “We just played a very good Division II team that plays in a really tough and well respected conference, and we hung tough with them. I told our girls to take the good out of what we did tonight and move forward without hanging our heads about this loss.”
The Pioneers return to the field this Friday when they take on Rhodes College in a doubleheader beginning at 4:00pm at the Mathews Athletic Complex on the campus of Wesleyan College.
In the first game of the day, Wesleyan (0-9) played even with the Lady Canes until two costly errors in the sixth inning led to all four of Georgia Southwestern’s runs. DaLin Gillis faced only 18 batters through five innings, making quick work of a shaky Georgia Southwestern (4-4) offense before the Pioneers defense faltered. Furthermore, the Pioneers struggled at the plate, as they were only able to generate three hits in the game, all coming in the first two innings of play.
Game two saw Georgia Southwestern heat up offensively, while the Pioneers once again had difficulty finding a groove at the plate. The Lady Canes picked up two doubles by Katie Wooten and Heather Chambers that drove in all four of their runs, while sibling pitchers Brittany and Tiffany Milstid combined for 10 strikeouts. Wesleyan again was only able to connect for two hits, while untimely errors resulted in more of Georgia Southwestern’s runs scored.
“We played really well for the most part tonight, but we had that one crucial breakdown in both games that really hurt us,” said Wesleyan College head coach Shannon Fevella. “We just played a very good Division II team that plays in a really tough and well respected conference, and we hung tough with them. I told our girls to take the good out of what we did tonight and move forward without hanging our heads about this loss.”
The Pioneers return to the field this Friday when they take on Rhodes College in a doubleheader beginning at 4:00pm at the Mathews Athletic Complex on the campus of Wesleyan College.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Second Half Lead Evaporates for Wesleyan
For the first thirty minutes of the game, Wesleyan College looked like the better team in nearly every aspect, but a late second half surge by Agnes Scott College overtook the Pioneers in a 55-46 defeat at Porter Gymnasium.
In a preview of a probable first-round match-up at the upcoming Great South Athletic Conference Tournament, Wesleyan looked confident and well prepared. The first half featured 12 lead changes and seven ties between the two teams. Erinn Williams converted an old-fashioned three-point play to cap a 9-2 run, giving the Pioneers (5-17, 0-10 GSAC) their largest lead of the night at 17-11. The Scotties (12-9, 8-3 GSAC) scored the next seven points of the game to re-take the lead and neither team would enjoy an advantage of more than a basket until late in the second half. A jumper by Kevi Martin put Wesleyan up by a 32-30 margin heading into the intermission.
The back-and-forth competition continued in the second half until Kimberly Reeves sparked a 18-2 run by the Scotties. Reeves scored eight points during the run while teammate Am'Asa Baldwin reeled off seven straight points of her own, including a basket that left Wesleyan trailing 51-39 with less than seven minutes to play. The Pioneers managed to close within six points late in the game on another Martin field goal but could not cut the lead any further.
Williams and Shmyra Hopkins each chipped in 10 points and combined for 11 rebounds as Wesleyan's reserves outscored Agnes Scott's 20-5 on the night. Jazzmine Favors netted double figure points for the third time in four games with 11 points. Reeves finished with 15 points and 14 boards to pace the Scotties.
Wesleyan returns to action on Wednesday at Piedmont College.
NOTES: Wesleyan's postponed home game with Maryville College has been rescheduled for Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm.
In a preview of a probable first-round match-up at the upcoming Great South Athletic Conference Tournament, Wesleyan looked confident and well prepared. The first half featured 12 lead changes and seven ties between the two teams. Erinn Williams converted an old-fashioned three-point play to cap a 9-2 run, giving the Pioneers (5-17, 0-10 GSAC) their largest lead of the night at 17-11. The Scotties (12-9, 8-3 GSAC) scored the next seven points of the game to re-take the lead and neither team would enjoy an advantage of more than a basket until late in the second half. A jumper by Kevi Martin put Wesleyan up by a 32-30 margin heading into the intermission.
The back-and-forth competition continued in the second half until Kimberly Reeves sparked a 18-2 run by the Scotties. Reeves scored eight points during the run while teammate Am'Asa Baldwin reeled off seven straight points of her own, including a basket that left Wesleyan trailing 51-39 with less than seven minutes to play. The Pioneers managed to close within six points late in the game on another Martin field goal but could not cut the lead any further.
Williams and Shmyra Hopkins each chipped in 10 points and combined for 11 rebounds as Wesleyan's reserves outscored Agnes Scott's 20-5 on the night. Jazzmine Favors netted double figure points for the third time in four games with 11 points. Reeves finished with 15 points and 14 boards to pace the Scotties.
Wesleyan returns to action on Wednesday at Piedmont College.
NOTES: Wesleyan's postponed home game with Maryville College has been rescheduled for Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm.
Wesleyan to Play Softball Home Opener vs. Georgia Southwestern
The Wesleyan softball team will play its home opener tomorrow, February 17, against Division II opponent Georgia Southwestern.
The Pioneers (0-7) have already faced the Lady 'Canes (2-4) once this season, falling 8-0 in a tournament game played on February 6. In that match-up, Wesleyan struggled at the plate, generating only two hits throughout the game. However in their last outing against Southern Wesleyan, the Pioneers generated 17 hits over the course of the doubleheader, highlighted by an Ashley Jackson home run.
Georgia Southwestern is paced by senior catcher Heather Chambers, who is averaging an impressive .438 at the plate, which has accounted for a quarter of the team's offensive production thus far this season. The Pioneers are led by Lindsey Ambegia, who is hitting .353 with two doubles.
First pitch is at 5:00pm at the Mathews Athletic Complex.
The Pioneers (0-7) have already faced the Lady 'Canes (2-4) once this season, falling 8-0 in a tournament game played on February 6. In that match-up, Wesleyan struggled at the plate, generating only two hits throughout the game. However in their last outing against Southern Wesleyan, the Pioneers generated 17 hits over the course of the doubleheader, highlighted by an Ashley Jackson home run.
Georgia Southwestern is paced by senior catcher Heather Chambers, who is averaging an impressive .438 at the plate, which has accounted for a quarter of the team's offensive production thus far this season. The Pioneers are led by Lindsey Ambegia, who is hitting .353 with two doubles.
First pitch is at 5:00pm at the Mathews Athletic Complex.
Late Inning Rallies Lift Southern Wesleyan Past the Pioneers
The Pioneer softball team dropped two hard-fought games to NAIA foe Southern Wesleyan University on Saturday, losing 5-4 and 6-2.
In the first game of the day, the Pioneers dug themselves into an early 4-0 hole before their offense sparked a four-run sixth inning rally to tie the game behind the bats of Lacie King, Ashley Jackson and Cheyanne Siebenaler. Wesleyan's defense looked poised to hold the Warriors scoreless in the seventh inning, but a dropped ball that would have led to the third out of the inning allowed Southern Wesleyan to score the winning run. Although it took some time for the Pioneers to find their offense, Wesleyan finished the game with 11 hits.
In game two, the Pioneers jumped out to an early 2-1 lead, but a two-run homerun by Southern Wesleyan's Ashley Leford put the Warriors ahead for good in the fourth inning. The Pioneer's 6-2 loss was highlighted, however, by the first collegiate home run by sophomore Ashley Jackson.
The Pioneers return to action in their home opener at the Mathews Athletic Complex on Tuesday, February 17 with a double-header beginning at 5:00pm. Admission is free.
In the first game of the day, the Pioneers dug themselves into an early 4-0 hole before their offense sparked a four-run sixth inning rally to tie the game behind the bats of Lacie King, Ashley Jackson and Cheyanne Siebenaler. Wesleyan's defense looked poised to hold the Warriors scoreless in the seventh inning, but a dropped ball that would have led to the third out of the inning allowed Southern Wesleyan to score the winning run. Although it took some time for the Pioneers to find their offense, Wesleyan finished the game with 11 hits.
In game two, the Pioneers jumped out to an early 2-1 lead, but a two-run homerun by Southern Wesleyan's Ashley Leford put the Warriors ahead for good in the fourth inning. The Pioneer's 6-2 loss was highlighted, however, by the first collegiate home run by sophomore Ashley Jackson.
The Pioneers return to action in their home opener at the Mathews Athletic Complex on Tuesday, February 17 with a double-header beginning at 5:00pm. Admission is free.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
WESLEYAN EXTENDS NON-CONFERENCE WIN STREAK to THREE in ROUT
Jazzmine Favors scored a career-high 16 points while ripping down 12 rebounds as Wesleyan routed Warren Wilson 60-33 on Saturday afternoon.With the win, the Pioneers (5-16) extended their non-conference win streak to three straight games and eclipsed the program's win total from the last four years combined. Wesleyan limited Warren Wilson to just 17% shooting for the game and did not surrender a three-pointer in the entire contest. The 27-point margin of victory is the largest for Wesleyan since the Pioneers trounced Atlanta Christian College 85-24 on December 2, 2003.
Wesleyan scored the first six points of the game but Georgia Anton scored the game's next three points to make it a one possession game. However, the Pioneers answered with six more points to push their lead out to seven and never looked back.
Favors posted her first double-double to lead the Pioneers. Brandi McDowell added 13 points while the Great South Athletic Conference's leading rebounder, Bre' Solomon, continued her great work on the boards, tracking down a game-high 14 rebounds to go with 12 points. Anton finished with 13 points to pace the Lady Owls.
The Pioneers close out their 2008-09 home schedule on Monday when they host GSAC rival Agnes Scott. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00pm at Porter Gymnasium and admission is free.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
WESLEYAN BASKETBALL PUTS TWO-GAME NON-CONFERENCE WIN STREAK ON LINE
Wesleyan College puts their two-game non-conference winning streak on the line when they host Warren Wilson College on Saturday afternoon.
With a win, the Pioneers (4-16) would pick up their fifth victory of the season which would eclipse their win total from the last four years combined. Leading scorer Kassandra Epps has been limited to just two minutes in the last two games due to a leg injury, but the Great South Athletic Conference's top rebounder Bre' Solomon has been helping to fill the void.
The Lady Owls (3-8) are a member of the USCAA Division II and enter the game with a four-game losing streak.
Both teams hold wins over Johnson Bible College and Piedmont Baptist College this season while both have dropped games to Toccoa Falls College and Atlanta Christian College over the course of the year.
Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00pm at Porter Gymnasium and admission is free.
With a win, the Pioneers (4-16) would pick up their fifth victory of the season which would eclipse their win total from the last four years combined. Leading scorer Kassandra Epps has been limited to just two minutes in the last two games due to a leg injury, but the Great South Athletic Conference's top rebounder Bre' Solomon has been helping to fill the void.
The Lady Owls (3-8) are a member of the USCAA Division II and enter the game with a four-game losing streak.
Both teams hold wins over Johnson Bible College and Piedmont Baptist College this season while both have dropped games to Toccoa Falls College and Atlanta Christian College over the course of the year.
Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00pm at Porter Gymnasium and admission is free.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
LEAD SLIPS AWAY FROM WESLEYAN
Wesleyan College grabbed a first half lead but saw it slip away midway through the second half in its 69-50 loss to LaGrange College in Great South Athletic Conference action on Wednesday night. Wesleyan added 13 more blocks to their GSAC leading total, including six for Kevi Martin and five Shmyra Hopkins.
A familiar script seemed to be playing out early in the game as the Panthers (13-7, 6-4 GSAC) took advantage of a slow start by the Pioneers to lead 11-2 just over five minutes into the game. Bre' Solomon loosened up Wesleyan by draining a three-pointer and the Pioneers played some of their best basketball of the season in the remainder of the first half. Solomon capped an impressive rally with a put-back bucket that gave the Pioneers (4-16, 0-9 GSAC) a 26-24 advantage with 1:20 left in the opening half. LaGrange responded by scoring the final five points of the half including a three-pointer by Heather Tidwell at the buzzer to carry a 29-26 lead into the intermission.
Twice in the second half Wesleyan managed to knot the score with the last coming at the 16:52 mark on another basket by Solomon. However, the pace of play caught up with the Pioneers in the second half, playing their second straight game without leading scorer Kassandra Epps. The Panthers answered Solomon's score with a 14-2 run that pushed the lead out to double figures and put the game away.
Rachel Hornbostel finished with 14 points while Bre' Solomon continue to dominate the boards with 11 rebounds to go with 13 points. Valeree Williams posted a game-high 19 points to pace LaGrange.
The Pioneers return to action on Wednesday when they host Warren Wilson. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00pm at Porter Gymnasium.
A familiar script seemed to be playing out early in the game as the Panthers (13-7, 6-4 GSAC) took advantage of a slow start by the Pioneers to lead 11-2 just over five minutes into the game. Bre' Solomon loosened up Wesleyan by draining a three-pointer and the Pioneers played some of their best basketball of the season in the remainder of the first half. Solomon capped an impressive rally with a put-back bucket that gave the Pioneers (4-16, 0-9 GSAC) a 26-24 advantage with 1:20 left in the opening half. LaGrange responded by scoring the final five points of the half including a three-pointer by Heather Tidwell at the buzzer to carry a 29-26 lead into the intermission.
Twice in the second half Wesleyan managed to knot the score with the last coming at the 16:52 mark on another basket by Solomon. However, the pace of play caught up with the Pioneers in the second half, playing their second straight game without leading scorer Kassandra Epps. The Panthers answered Solomon's score with a 14-2 run that pushed the lead out to double figures and put the game away.
Rachel Hornbostel finished with 14 points while Bre' Solomon continue to dominate the boards with 11 rebounds to go with 13 points. Valeree Williams posted a game-high 19 points to pace LaGrange.
The Pioneers return to action on Wednesday when they host Warren Wilson. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00pm at Porter Gymnasium.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
WESLEYAN BASKETBALL BACK IN ACTION VERSUS LAGRANGE
Wesleyan College returns to the hardwood on Wednesday night when they host LaGrange College at Porter Gymnasium.
The Pioneers (4-15, 0-8 GSAC) look to snap a 19-game Great South Athletic Conference regular season dry spell. The Panthers (12-7, 5-4 GSAC) are battling for the third-seed in the upcoming GSAC Championship with conference rivals Huntingdon and Piedmont. Valerie Williams averages 13.9 points per game to lead four LaGrange hoopsters who average double figures.
After Kassie Epps suffered a leg injury versus Spelman, Wesleyan only had six available players.
In the last meeting between the two, Rachel Hornbostel scored 11 points and added four assists to lead the pace the Pioneers in a 75-49 setback.
Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm and admission is free.
The Pioneers (4-15, 0-8 GSAC) look to snap a 19-game Great South Athletic Conference regular season dry spell. The Panthers (12-7, 5-4 GSAC) are battling for the third-seed in the upcoming GSAC Championship with conference rivals Huntingdon and Piedmont. Valerie Williams averages 13.9 points per game to lead four LaGrange hoopsters who average double figures.
After Kassie Epps suffered a leg injury versus Spelman, Wesleyan only had six available players.
In the last meeting between the two, Rachel Hornbostel scored 11 points and added four assists to lead the pace the Pioneers in a 75-49 setback.
Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm and admission is free.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
SHORT-HANDED PIONEERS FALL at SPELMAN
Bre' Solomon posted her seventh double-double of the season including a career-high 22 points in Wesleyan College's 74-60 loss at Spelman College on Saturday afternoon.
The Pioneers (4-15, 0-8 GSAC) lost leading scorer Kassandra Epps to injury just two minutes into the game and saw the Jaguars lead by as many as 14 points in the opening period. Solomon scored six of her points to help lead Wesleyan on a 17-4 run mid-way through the first half to get back into the game. Shmyra Hopkins made a basket with 3:33 remaining to draw the Pioneers within one point. They would trail by less than a basket until Shanda Kennedy hit a three-pointer for Spelman (5-16, 2-8 GSAC) in the closing seconds for a 36-31 advantage at halftime.
Jazzmine Favors completed the Weselyan rally when she drained a shot with 17:31 left in the game to tie the score at 38-38. However, Spelman answered with an Ashley Convington three-pointer on the next possession to regain the lead. The Jaguars wore down the Pioneers late in the game, stretching the lead out to double figures before settling for the 74-60 victory.
"We ended up only playing with six players after Kassie's injury," stated head coach Jason Henry. "We just ran out of gas at the end, but I'm proud of the way we competed today."
In addition to Solomon's big day, Favors finished with a career-high 15 points, her third double figure scoring effort in the last seven games. Brandi McDowell also added 10 points in the loss. Shanda Kennedy scored a game-high 23 points to lead three Jaguars in double figure scoring.
Wesleyan continues Great South Athletic Conference play on Wednesday when they host LaGrange College. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm at Porter Gymnasium and admission is free.
The Pioneers (4-15, 0-8 GSAC) lost leading scorer Kassandra Epps to injury just two minutes into the game and saw the Jaguars lead by as many as 14 points in the opening period. Solomon scored six of her points to help lead Wesleyan on a 17-4 run mid-way through the first half to get back into the game. Shmyra Hopkins made a basket with 3:33 remaining to draw the Pioneers within one point. They would trail by less than a basket until Shanda Kennedy hit a three-pointer for Spelman (5-16, 2-8 GSAC) in the closing seconds for a 36-31 advantage at halftime.
Jazzmine Favors completed the Weselyan rally when she drained a shot with 17:31 left in the game to tie the score at 38-38. However, Spelman answered with an Ashley Convington three-pointer on the next possession to regain the lead. The Jaguars wore down the Pioneers late in the game, stretching the lead out to double figures before settling for the 74-60 victory.
"We ended up only playing with six players after Kassie's injury," stated head coach Jason Henry. "We just ran out of gas at the end, but I'm proud of the way we competed today."
In addition to Solomon's big day, Favors finished with a career-high 15 points, her third double figure scoring effort in the last seven games. Brandi McDowell also added 10 points in the loss. Shanda Kennedy scored a game-high 23 points to lead three Jaguars in double figure scoring.
Wesleyan continues Great South Athletic Conference play on Wednesday when they host LaGrange College. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm at Porter Gymnasium and admission is free.
Friday, February 6, 2009
WESLEYAN SOFTBALL DROPS TWO AT GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN INVITATIONAL
Playing against Division II competition in the Georgia Southwestern Invitational, the Wesleyan College softball team (2-2) dropped games to both Armstrong Atlantic and Georgia Southwestern on Friday evening.
In their first game against Armstrong Atlantic, the Pioneers were stunned by a Pirate grand slam followed by a two-run home run in the opening inning and were never able to recover. Wesleyan was only able to generate three hits on offense and lost the game 16-0.
In the nightcap, the Pioneers took on host Georgia Southwestern, losing 8-0 in six innings.
The Pioneers will face Anderson University, Brewton Parker College and Flagler College on Saturday to round out the tournament.
In their first game against Armstrong Atlantic, the Pioneers were stunned by a Pirate grand slam followed by a two-run home run in the opening inning and were never able to recover. Wesleyan was only able to generate three hits on offense and lost the game 16-0.
In the nightcap, the Pioneers took on host Georgia Southwestern, losing 8-0 in six innings.
The Pioneers will face Anderson University, Brewton Parker College and Flagler College on Saturday to round out the tournament.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Frigid Night Undercuts Wesleyan Basketball
A frigid shooting night undercut Wesleyan College's chances at picking up a road win at Huntingdon College as they dropped their Great South Athletic Conference contest 66-34 on Thursday night.
The Lady Hawks (12-9, 5-3 GSAC) took advantage of the poor shooting by scoring the first 17 points of the game and never looked back. Shmyra Hopkins scored the first basket for the Pioneers (4-14, 0-7 GSAC) at the 9:28 mark after Wesleyan opened the game 0-for-11 from the floor with 10 turnovers.
Kevi Martin picked up 11 rebounds to go with a career-best nine blocks while Kassandra Epps finished with 11 points to pace Wesleyan. Lori Bonds and Dusti Doss led Huntingdon with 12 points each.
Wesleyan looks to snap their three-game losing streak at Spelman College on Saturday.
The Lady Hawks (12-9, 5-3 GSAC) took advantage of the poor shooting by scoring the first 17 points of the game and never looked back. Shmyra Hopkins scored the first basket for the Pioneers (4-14, 0-7 GSAC) at the 9:28 mark after Wesleyan opened the game 0-for-11 from the floor with 10 turnovers.
Kevi Martin picked up 11 rebounds to go with a career-best nine blocks while Kassandra Epps finished with 11 points to pace Wesleyan. Lori Bonds and Dusti Doss led Huntingdon with 12 points each.
Wesleyan looks to snap their three-game losing streak at Spelman College on Saturday.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Wesleyan Equestrian Team Earns Reserve High Point Team at FSU
The Wesleyan College equestrian team competed in two western shows this past Saturday as well as in the Western Regionals on Sunday at Florida State University.
In Saturday’s first show, the Pioneers finished as the Reserve High Point team, taking second place. In the Advanced Horsemanship division, sophomore Christy Mann earned the first place ribbon, while senior Amanda Dotson placed third. Wesleyan also took home second (April Roos), third (Rebecca Turner) and fourth place (Jennifer Theisen) finishes in the Novice Horsemanship division. Riding Intermediate Horsemanship, sophomores Amy Brinson and Rachael Webb placed first and third, respectively. Rounding out the day, freshman Kaitlyn Rentz earned a second place finish in Beginner Horsemanship, while freshman Brittany Thompson finished fifth in Intermediate Horsemanship II.
In the second show of the day, the Wesleyan equestrian team finished third overall. Brittany Thompson (Intermediate Horsemanship II) and Kaitlyn Rentz (Beginner Horsemanship) both improved over their previous performances to collect the first place ribbons in their respective competitions. In Advanced Horsemanship, the Pioneers finished third (Christy Mann) and fourth (Amanda Dotson), while the Novice Horsemanship competitors took home third (Rebecca Turner), fourth (April Roos) and fifth place (Jennifer Theisen) finishes. Rachael Webb and Amy Brinson also showed strong performances in the Intermediate Horsemanship I competition, placing second and fifth, respectively.
In the Western Regionals competition that was held on Sunday, the Pioneers finished on top once again. April Roos and Jennifer Theisen placed second and third in Intermediate Horsemanship, while Amy Brinson and Rachael Webb collected first and third place ribbons in Beginner Horsemanship. The final rider of the day, Christy Mann, placed fifth in Novice Horsemanship.
Based on their performances throughout the season and in the Western Regionals competition, April Roos and Amy Brinson scored enough points to qualify for the Western Semifinals that will take place in Texas on March 21.
In Saturday’s first show, the Pioneers finished as the Reserve High Point team, taking second place. In the Advanced Horsemanship division, sophomore Christy Mann earned the first place ribbon, while senior Amanda Dotson placed third. Wesleyan also took home second (April Roos), third (Rebecca Turner) and fourth place (Jennifer Theisen) finishes in the Novice Horsemanship division. Riding Intermediate Horsemanship, sophomores Amy Brinson and Rachael Webb placed first and third, respectively. Rounding out the day, freshman Kaitlyn Rentz earned a second place finish in Beginner Horsemanship, while freshman Brittany Thompson finished fifth in Intermediate Horsemanship II.
In the second show of the day, the Wesleyan equestrian team finished third overall. Brittany Thompson (Intermediate Horsemanship II) and Kaitlyn Rentz (Beginner Horsemanship) both improved over their previous performances to collect the first place ribbons in their respective competitions. In Advanced Horsemanship, the Pioneers finished third (Christy Mann) and fourth (Amanda Dotson), while the Novice Horsemanship competitors took home third (Rebecca Turner), fourth (April Roos) and fifth place (Jennifer Theisen) finishes. Rachael Webb and Amy Brinson also showed strong performances in the Intermediate Horsemanship I competition, placing second and fifth, respectively.
In the Western Regionals competition that was held on Sunday, the Pioneers finished on top once again. April Roos and Jennifer Theisen placed second and third in Intermediate Horsemanship, while Amy Brinson and Rachael Webb collected first and third place ribbons in Beginner Horsemanship. The final rider of the day, Christy Mann, placed fifth in Novice Horsemanship.
Based on their performances throughout the season and in the Western Regionals competition, April Roos and Amy Brinson scored enough points to qualify for the Western Semifinals that will take place in Texas on March 21.
Monday, February 2, 2009
WESLEYAN BASKETBALL POSTPONED
Monday night's scheduled Great South Athletic Conference contest between Wesleyan College and Maryville College has been postponed due to travel and weather concerns in East Tennessee. A make-up date has not yet been established. The Pioneers return to the court in a road contest at conference rival Huntingdon College.
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