Late Basket Seals Another GSAC Win for Wesleyan

Macon, Ga. - What began as a slow paced, low scoring affair turned into a highly intense competition as Wesleyan College picked up a thrilling victory over Great South Athletic Conference rival Agnes Scott College, 40-38.

In the first half, the Pioneers held the Scotties to 3-19 (15.8%) shooting from the floor while forcing them into 17 turnovers.  Lindsay Haggerty provided Wesleyan with an early offensive spark, scoring 10 of her game-high 17 points in the half and leading the Pioneers to a 17-9 advantage at the intermission.

Agnes Scott came out of the locker room with a 16-7 run to take a one point lead with just over 10:00 to play.  The Scotties stretched their lead to six points, but Wesleyan continued to battle back over the final five minutes of the game.

Back-to-back buckets by senior Bre Solmone tied the game at 33 with 2:41 remaining before Agnes Scott's Arielle Register hit a lay-up and three pointer to extend the Scotties lead once again. 

Down two with 0:31 remaining, Agnes Scott fouled Lindsay Haggerty under the basket as she scored the game-tying bucket for Wesleyan.  Her free throw would put the Pioneers in the lead for good and she would add another to ice the game with 0:06 remaining.

The Scotties drove the length of the floor as time ran out, scoring a basket that was waved off by the officials, giving the Pioneers their first win over Agnes Scott since Dec. 7, 2002.

Seniors Bre Solmone and Erinn Williams were honored at halftime of the game and clearly proved they came ready to play.  Solmone scored 10 points to go along with seven rebounds, seven steals and five blocks, while Williams also pitched in 10 points and dished out four assists.

The Pioneers face a critical Great South Athletic Conference matchup with Spelman College on the road on Wednesday, Feb. 8 before returning to Porter Gymnasium next Saturday to play Covenant College.