Wesleyan Hot Streak Continues with Win at Trinity Baptist

Jacksonville, Fla. - Another solid defensive effort resulted in Wesleyan picking up their fourth win in five games on Saturday afternoon.  The Pioneers defeated Trinity Baptist College by a score of 52-49, holding the Eagles to just 21% shooting from the field.

The Pioneers took a 30-14 lead into halftime and fought off a furious second half comeback by Trinity Baptist to hold on for the win.

"Today our ladies did a great job of hanging on and finding a way to win," remarked head coach Mike Walton.  "We shot the ball well in the first half and executed well offensively.  Defensively, we did a pretty good job in the first half of not allowing TBC to get into a rhythm.  Unfortunately, much like Thursday night against Toccoa, our intensity dropped off in the second half and we let them back in the game.  But all in all, I'm proud of how we battled until the end and found a way to win."

Senior Bre Solmone led the way for the Pioneers with 14 points and nine rebounds, while Nivea Lewis pitched in 10.  Evgenia Korun (9 points/9 rebounds) and Lindsay Haggerty (9 points/5 rebounds) continued their consistent play over the last five games to help the Pioneers find the win column once agian.

Wesleyan returns to Great South Athletic Conference play on Tuesday when they take on Huntingdon College.  Tip off is set for 6:00pm at Porter Gymnasium.