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January 24, 2008 RALEIGH, NC - The Methodist women's basketball team earned their fifth USA South Conference win on Thursday night in a 67-52 win over the Peace Pacers. Senior Courtney Bissette scored first for the Monarchs and they never trailed as they cruised to victory. Methodist improves to 9-4 this season and 5-1 in the USA South while Peace dropped to 5-7 overall and 1-5 in the conference. After Peace moved to within two through the first five and a half minutes, the Monarchs went on an 10-0 run to jump out to an 18-6 lead with 10:55 to go in the first half. Methodist continued to extend their lead with junior Ann Forsberg hitting a late 3-pointer to give the Monarchs the 39-23 lead at halftime. Peace started strong in the second half closing the gap to ten, but the Monarchs responded with five consecutive free throws to regain a 15 point advantage. Methodist struggled offensively in the second half, shooting just 20 percent from the field, but more than made up for it at the free throw line, converting 18-of-20 attempts. Sophomore Michaela Myers scored the final two points of the game at the free throw line to secure the 67-52 Methodist win. Methodist assistant coach Cheryl McNair led the Monarchs to victory in head coach DeeDee Jarman's absence. Bissette led the team with 10 points while junior Dezzire Gilliard scored nine points with eight rebounds. Forsberg scored eight points and also added eight rebounds. Junior Amanda Underwood scored eight points as well. Methodist will host N.C. Wesleyan on Monday at 5:30 pm. Photo courtesy of William Thomas |
