Solmone Posts Double-Double in Loss to Salem

Bre Solmone scored 16 points to go with a game-high 15 rebounds in Wesleyan College's 70-48 loss to Great South Athletic Conference foe Salem College on Saturday night.

The short-handed Spirits (4-7, 3-3 GSAC) stunned the Pioneers on their home floor. Playing without second leading scorer JoJo Hall (10.4 ppg), Salem's starting five carried the load by scoring 66 of the team's 70 points. Shamaz Denerson matched Solmone's effort with 18 points and 13 boards.

Ciara Walker added eight points and 10 rebounds while point guard Erinn Williams finished with eight points and five assists for the host Pioneers (3-6, 0-5 GSAC).

The defensive effort which had carried Wesleyan in the new year's first two games was noticeably absent against Salem as the Spirits shot nearly 44% from the floor and committed only 17 turnovers.

Wesleyan returns on short rest tomorrow when they travel to LaGrange College for another GSAC contest. Tip is scheduled for 2:00pm.