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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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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