MACON, GA - A stifling defense led Wesleyan College to its second consecutive win in a 61-51 victory against Pensacola Christian College at Porter Gymnasium.
Ciara Walker scored a game-high 22 points to go with 13 rebounds to give the Pioneers (2-0) almost all the offense they needed. Wesleyan limited the Lady Eagles to just 24% shooting from the floor including a paltry 2-of-18 from the three-point line. Add in 18 turnovers and the defensive effort definitely turned the tide of a close game.
"We played as a unit for the first time out there tonight," stated head coach Jason Henry. "We showed a lot of hustle and created a lot of deflections. Our second half rebounding was a key as well (Wesleyan outrebounded PCC by 12 in the second half). Once our shooting comes around, the defense will keep us in a lot of games."
Brie May added 15 points for the Pioneers while Bridney Green (13 rebounds) and Bre' Solmone (10) ripped down double-digit boards. Elisabeth Marina finished with 19 points and nine rebounds to pace the Lady Eagles (0-10).
The Pioneers open the season with consecutive wins for the first time since 2001-02 and look to make it three straight when they host Great South Athletic Conference rival LaGrange College on Dec. 2. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm at Porter Gymnasium.
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