LSUS Lady Pilots Add Five to Basketball Roster
MAY 23, 2005
Women’s Head Basketball Coach Ronnie Howell has added five players to his team for the 2005-2006 Season. The Lady Pilots will begin their third year of competition next year.
Moche Roque is a 5’10” wing player from Dallas, TX. She is a transfer from Paris Junior College where she averaged 11 points and 3 rebounds per game her sophomore season. “Moche is a tremendous athlete that can run, defend, and score several different ways,” says Howell. “She does a good job of getting open for shots, or creating for someone else.”
Janai Sells is a 6’0” post player from Beaumont Central High School in Beaumont, TX. She averaged 16.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a senior. Janai was the District 20-4A Offensive Player of theYear, TABC All Region, TABC Academic All State, and Beaumont Enterprise First Team. Also from Beaumont Central is Brittany Walker, a 5’7” point guard/wing player. She averaged 12.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 3 steals per game. Brittany was selected to the District 20-4A First Team and the Beaumont Enterprise First Team. “Brittany and Janai bring speed and athleticism to our team, and they come from a very successful high school program that played some of the best teams in the Beaumont/ Houston area,” Howell said.
Ashlee Johnson is a 5’4” point guard from Skyline High School in Dallas, TX. She averaged 5.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. “Ashlee has good court awareness and vision, and plays extremely hard all the time,” says Howell. “She is a true point that looks to set her teammates up for good shots.”
Jessica Kelly is a 5’9” transfer from NCAA Division II Southern Arkansas University. She attended high school at Parkway High School in Bossier City. “Jessica is a very strong and athletic player that will compete for playing time at the wing position,” Howell says.
“All of these young ladies are not only talented basketball players, but very good students as well,” Howell said. “The added athleticism that these five athletes bring to the floor should make us more competitive with teams in our conference.”
Coston leads Lady Rams over Lady Pilots with 30 point performance
MARCH 02, 2005
Mobile, AL---The #7 LSUS Lady Pilots 200-2005 season came to end Wednesday morning with a 73-62 loss at the hands of the #2 University of Mobile Lady Rams in round two of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference tournament. The Lady Pilots took a 33-29 lead into the locker room at halftime, but Crystal Coston’s 30 point performance, 19 of which came in the second half proved to be too much for the Lady Pilots.
Eleven turnovers and a 2-10 shooting performance from beyond the three point line in the second half by LSUS proved to be the difference in what had potential to be an upset by the Lady Pilots over the Lady Rams. The Lady Rams went on to shoot 46% (28-61) from the field which included a 4-9 performance from beyond the three point line on route to their 24th victory of the year. Coston collected a game high 30 points on 13-20 shooting, 12 rebounds, and five steals, while teammate Kinga Rybarczyck pitched in with 14 points and 10 rebounds to send the Lady Rams to the semi-finals tomorrow versus the winner of Loyola University versus Spring Hill College which will be played today at 12:00pm.
The Lady Pilots finished shooting 25-55(45.5%) from the floor which included 6-19 from beyond the three point line. Renalda Stafford finished with a team high 16 points, six rebounds, and four assists, while Kendera Monette pitched in with 12 points and 5 rebounds in what proved to be the last game of a much improved season by the Lady Pilots who finished with a 13-20 record on the year, surpassing the 8-21 record from 2003-2004.
The LSUS Pilots will be in action tonight at 10:00pm versus the Tougaloo College Bulldogs. You can catch all the action live with Travis Shurling Casey Collins at ibn.ihigh.com.
Lady Pilots advance to round two of GCAC Tournament with 57-52 win over Tougaloo
MARCH 01, 2005
New Orleans, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots (13-19) squared of against the Tougaloo College Lady Bulldogs (9-20) Tuesday afternoon at Dillard University in New Orleans to open up the first round of play in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference tournament. The #7 Lady Pilots hung on to defeat the #10 Lady Bulldogs 57-52 for their first ever post-season victory. Saige Cooper led the Lady Pilots with 13 points which included a 4-9 shooting performance from beyond the three-point line. Kendera Monette pitched in with 10 points, while Marcia Spyhalski collected a game high 10 rebounds and 8 points in the victory to advance the Lady Pilots to round two of the GCAC Tournament.
The Lady Pilots now must prepare for a match-up against the #2 University of Mobile Lady Rams at 8:00am Wednesday morning. The tournament venue will now move from Dillard University to Fogleman Arena at Tulane University.
The LSUS Pilots await the winner of Tougaloo College and Loyola University which will be played tonight at 6:00pm. The winner of that game will play the Pilots at 10:00pm Wednesday night. Seedings announced for the GCAC Men and Women's Basketball Tournament
FEBRUARY 27, 2005
Seedings announced for the GCAC Men and Women's Basketball Tournament The following is the seeding for the men and women's basketball tournaments. Times for the games will be announced sometime Sunday afternoon.
Women Men
1. Xavier 1. LSUS
2. Mobile 2. Mobile 3. Loyola 3. Xavier
4. Dillard 4. SUNO
5. SUNO 5, Dillard
6. Spring Hill 6. William Carey
7. LSUS 7. Belhaven
8. William Carey 8. Tougaloo
9. Belhaven 9. Loyola
10. Tougaloo 10. Spring Hill
GCAC Basketball Conference Tournament Welcome Kit
FEBRUARY 27, 2005
GCAC Basketball Conference Tournament Welcome Kit You can click on this link to view the GCAC Basketball Conference Welcome Kit. Be advised this will run an .exe file which will display a fax copy. http://home.comcast.net/~cknight1001/GCAC/GCAC_Tourney
Lady Pilots beat Lady Bulldogs 76-71
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots played host to the Tougaloo College Lady Bulldogs Thursday night at the Dock. The Lady Pilots controlled the first half and built a 34-21 lead heading to the locker room at the break. Lady Bulldogs connected on 23-26 free throw attempts in the second half which made for an exciting finish, but the Lady Pilots hung on to win by a final score of 76-71.
A Dyamond Hogg three-pointer at the 5:50 mark in the first half gave the Lady pilots a 20-16 lead. After a Bulldog timeout, the Lady Pilots put together a 14-5 run which was capped off by a Saige Cooper three point basket with 0:40 remaining, sending the Lady Pilots to the locker room ahead 34-21.
The Lady Pilot defense held the Bulldogs to only 25% (7-28) shooting from the field and out rebounded the Bulldogs 22-15. Cooper finished the half with 9 points on 3-7 shooting, while teammate Marcia Sphyhalski was 3-3 from the field, collecting 8 points and a team high 5 rebounds. LSUS was 12-27 (44%) from the field which included 3-9 from beyond the three point line, and connected on 7-9 free throw attempts.
The Bulldogs Shawana Coleman collected 9 points on 4-7 shooting. Teammate Barbara Dixon added 7 points, 2 blocked shots, and 1 steal.
The Bulldogs started the second half on a 5-2 run cutting the score to 36-26 at the 16:40 mark. Half way through the second, the Lady Bulldogs pulled within 7 after a Coleman basket. The Lady Bulldogs rebounded a Dyamond Hogg three point attempt and called a timeout, trailing 46-39 with 10:09 remaining.
A Victoria Washinigton three point basket cut with 4:25 remaining cut the Lady Pilot lead to 59-57. On the ensuing possession, Hogg drove the lane drwing two Bulldog defenders and passed off to a wide open Cooper who drained a three point basket, making the score 62-57 with 4:17 remaining.
Kendera Monette went to the free throw line with 1:49 remaining and made both attempts to put LSUS up 68-61. Washington drained her second three point attempt at 1:36 and immediately called a timeout, trailing 68-64.
After the Lady Bulldog timeout, Stafford went coast-to-coast for a lay-up and was fouled. Stafford connected on her free throw attempt to put the Lady Pilots up 71-64, and out of reach of the Lady Bulldogs. LSUS went on to win by a final score of 76-71.
Coleman led all scorers with 24 points and 5 rebounds for the Lady Bulldogs. Barbara Dixon chipped in with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Washington and Hall each finished with 11 points.
The Lady Pilots had 5 scorers reach double digits in their 10th victory of the year; Cooper finished with 16 points; Stafford 15 points and 8 assists; Kendera Monette 11 points and 12 rebounds; Dyamond Hogg 11 points; and Marcia Sphyhalski 10 points and 5 rebounds. The Lady Pilots are now 10-18 on the year, and are currently 4-11 in GCAC action. The Lady Pilots will return home Saturday, February 26 to take on the William Carey College Lady Saders in their last home game of the season. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00pm.
Lady Pilots lose in double-overtime to Lady Badgers, 76- 69
FEBRUARY 15, 2005
Mobile, AL---Dyamond Hogg shot a 6 foot jump shot that bounced off the glass, to the front of the rim, and trickled out as time expired in the first overtime session, which sent the LSUS Lady Pilots and the Spring Hill College Lady Badgers into a second overtime period. The Lady Badgers made the best of their second chance and went on to win by a final score of 76-69.
Kendera Monette collected a game high 21 points and 8 rebounds for the Lady Pilots while teammate Saige Cooper chipped in with 16 points off the bench which included a 4-8 shooting performance from beyond the three point line. The Lady Pilots are now 9-18 on the year and 3-11 in the GCAC.
The Lady Pilots will be in action again Thursday night when they will play host to Tougaloo College. Tip- off is scheduled for 5:30pm.
Lady Pilots upset 10th ranked Lady Nuggets, 75-59 at the Dock
FEBRUARY 10, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots (9-16, 3-9) played host to the 10th ranked Xavier University Lady Nuggets Thursday night at the Dock. The Lady Nuggets entered the contest 21-2 overall and 10-1 in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference action. The Lady Pilots who have played strong of late but have struggled to find the wind column pulled of a huge upset in a dominating 75-59 win over Xavier.
The Lady Pilots jumped out to an early 9-2 lead and extended that lead to 18-9 with 11:29 remaining in the first half. A Renalda Stafford three point basket at the 3:18 mark had the Lady Pilots up 30-23. The Lady Nuggets Carla Robinson connected on her 4th three pointer of the half as time expired to cut the Lady Pilots lead to 37-30.
The Lady Pilots finished the first half shooting 63% (12-19) from the field which included 4-6 from beyond the three point line, and 9-10 from the free throw line. Kendera Monette finished with 14 points and 6 rebounds on 3-5 shooting from the field and a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line. Carla Robinson collected 12 points on 4-6 shooting and added 3 assists. The Lady Nuggets were 11-37 from the field, 5-12 from beyond the three point line, and 3-4 from the free throw line
The Lady Pilots continued their hot shooting in the second half and found themselves up 48-37 with 14:19 remaining in the game. LSUS extended their lead to 53-41 on a Stafford field goal at the 9:48 mark.
The Lady Nuggets tried to make a run when after a Jarryn Cleaves 3 point attempt with 6:13 remaining to cut lead to 59-50, but Monette answered on the ensuing possession connecting on a field goal and drawing a foul. Monette made her free throw attempt to put LSUS up 62-50. The Lady Nuggets struggled from the field in the closing minutes and could not recover from the 12 point deficit as LSUS went on to win by a final score of 75-59.
Xavier (21-3, 10-2) finished shooting just 30% (21-69) from the floor which included 8-23 (35%) from the three point line and 9-18 from the free throw line. Robinson was held to just 3 points in the second half, finishing with 15 and 6 assists. Cleaves finished with 13 points on 5-19 shooting and added 3 steals.
Monette led the way for the Lady Pilots collecting a game high 24 points on 7-9 shooting and added 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Lady Pilots leading scorer Renalda Stafford finished with 21 points on 8-12 shooting, while teammate Amanda Castle had 8 points, 9 rebounds, and blocked 5 shots.
“We played very well tonight. The key was our ability to break their press and create some open looks. We made the extra pass and it led to our best shooting performance of the year,” commented Lady Pilots head coach Ronnie Howell.
The Lady Pilots will be in action again Saturday night when they will take on the University of Mobile Lady Rams in Mobile, AL. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00pm. The Lady Pilots next home game is Thursday, February 17th versus Tougallo College.
Knights top Lady Pilots 59-55
FEBRUARY 05, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots (8-16, 2-9) squared off against the Southern University of New Orleans Knights Saturday night at the Dock. LSUS found themselves down as many as 13 points in the second half, but battled back and led 55-54 with 0:28 remaining. SUNO capitalized on 4 free throws in the last 0:15 and pulled out a 59-55 road victory over the Lady Pilots.
In the first half, Velicity Verkalter connected on 6-8 three point attempts and finished with 20 points to lead the Knights to a 37-28 halftime lead. The Knights were 8-16 from beyond the three point line and finished shooting 48% (13-27) from the field. Saige Cooper had 6 points at the break while teammates Amanda Castle, Dyamond Hogg, and Marcia Spyhalski all pitched in with 5 points. LSUS finished shooting 33% (8-24) from the field which included 3-8 from the three point line.
The Lady Pilots put together a 17-6 run in the second half and managed to tie the score at 49-49 after Renalda Stafford connected on two free throw attempts with 5:48 remaining.
The two teams traded buckets down the stretch and found themselves tied at 54-54 with 0:28 remaining and Castle at the free throw line for two shots. Castle made the first but missed her second attempt and was charged with an over the back foul on the ensuing rebound, sending Pamela Wilson to the line to shoot double bonus free throws. Wilson connected on both attempts to put the Knights ahead 56-55.
After an LSUS timeout, the Lady Pilots managed to get a wide open shot under the basket which rolled around the rim and was rebounded by Stacey Northern who was then immediately fouled. Northern made both free throw attempts making the score 58-55 with 0:06 remaining.
The Knights forced an LSUS turnover on the ensuing possession which sent Northern back to the line to ice it for the Knights. Northern made her first attempt to put the Knights out of reach and went on to win by a final score of 59-55.
Verkalter was the games high scorer with 23 points for the Knights. Northern finished with 21 points and 7 rebounds. SUNO finished shooting 40% (18-45) from the field which included 9-23 from beyond the three point line and were 14-19 from the free throw line.
Saige Cooper led the Lady Pilots with 16 points off the bench on 5-7 shooting. Renalda Stafford pitched in with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while teammate Amanda Castle had 8 points and a game high 10 rebounds.
LSUS finished shooting 35% (17-49) from the field which included 4-13 from the three point line and 17- 24 from the free throw line.
The Lady Pilots will be in action again Saturday night when they will travel to Mobile, AL to take on the University of Mobile Lady Rams. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00pm.
Lady Pilots come up short on the road versus Lady Blazers
FEBRUARY 04, 2005
Jackson, MS---The LSUS Lady Pilots (8-15, 2-8) traveled to Jackson, MS Thursday night to take on the Belhaven College Lady Blazers (8-12, 3-6) at Rugg Arena. The Lady Pilots were in control early jumping out to a 10-2 lead, but a late scoring drought in the second half was the difference as the Lady Blazers went on to win by a final score of 59-44. Trish Phillips and Renalda Stafford combined for 10 LSUS points in the first 4:00 of play to give the Lady Pilots a 10-2 lead. After a Belhaven timeout, the Lady Blazers went on a 14-6 run to tie the score at 16-16 time with 11:11 remaining in the first half.
A Marcia Spyhalski jump shot from the free throw line put LSUS up 21-19. The Lady Blazers however answered with a 16-5 run to end the first half which was capped off by an Amanda Barber three point shot off the backboard as time expired to put Belhaven up 35-26 at the half. The Lady Blazers out shot LSUS by a margin of 56% (14-25) to 40% (10-25) in the half. Belhaven was 4-10 from beyond the three point line while the Lady Pilots were 3-9.
The Lady Pilots trimmed the Belhaven lead to as little as 2 points early in the second half, but found themselves trialing 47-37 with 12:18 remaining. Each team struggled to score for the remainder of the game as there were only 19 total points put on the board in the final 12 minutes, with LSUS accounting for only 7. The Lady Blazers went on to win by a final score of 59-44.
Jennifer Kopszywa led the way for the Lady Blazers with 15 points. Nicole Jordan added 14 points and 5 rebounds while Megan Stock pulled down a game high 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Belhaven finished shooting 51% (23-45) from the field which included knocking down 7-18 three point attempts.
The Lady Pilots created 25 turnovers but were credited with 20 of their own and were out rebounded 41- 27. Renalda Stafford finished with a game high 16 points and added 4 assists and 2 steals, but was credited with 7 turnovers in the game. Trish Phillips pitched in with 10 points and 1 assist. Kendera Monette picked up 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals, continuing her steady play of late for the Lady Pilots.
LSUS will be in action again Saturday night versus the Southern University of New Orleans Knights at the Dock. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00pm.
Lady Crusaders use Three Point Barrage to Knock off LSUS, 71-66
JANUARY 30, 2005
Hattiesburg, MS- William Carey College women’s basketball team built an early lead and then fended off a second half LSU-Shreveport surge to come away with a 71-66 victory Saturday night in Hattiesburg.
The Carey (7-12, 3-6) shooters came out on fire to open the game, knocking down 5 of 7 three point attempts in the first eight minutes to build a 22-6 lead.
The Lady Pilots (8-12, 2-7) trimmed the Carey lead to nine points before the Lady Crusaders rallied to take a 39-25 advantage into the half. The Lady Pilots opened the second half with a 16-7 run behind their own hot three point shooting cutting the Lady Crusaders lead to 46-43 with 13:48 to play. LSUS used four three point baskets over the next seven minutes to take a 61-56 lead with 5:37 to play.
The Lady Crusaders used full court pressure and converted turnovers into points to outscore the Lady Pilots 15-5 over the last five minutes of the game.
Four Lady Crusaders scored in double figures led by Amanda McGill with 18 points. Kristie McKinley added 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Katunia Levy and Jansci Newsome each chipped in 11 points Renalda Stafford paced the Lady Pilots with 21 points and Trish Phillips added 15 points. (Press release courtesy of William carey College Sports Information)
LSUS upsets 23rd ranked Dillard 67-60 at the Dock
JANUARY 27, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The Dillard University Lady Blue Devils entered the Dock Thursday night with a 13-3 record and were ranked 23rd in the country while standing alone in third place in the GCAC at 5-2. For the second year in a row the LSUS Lady Pilots upset the favored Lady Blue Devils as they pulled out a 67-60 win.
With 4:57 remaining in the first half, the Lady Pilots led 22-20. Dillard managed to tie the ball game for the first time at the 3:27 mark after a made free throw by Sandra Nweke. The Lady Pilots went on to lead at the half by a score of 29-28.
The Lady Pilots were 11-27 from the field in the first half which included 5-13 from beyond the three point line, but failed to convert from the free throw line as they connected on only 2-8 attempts. Lady Pilots Kendera Monette finished with 10 first half points and collected 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks. Renalda Stafford pitched in with 10 points on 4-7 shooting, while Saige Cooper was 2-3 from beyond the three point line for 6 first half points.
The Lady Blue Devils out shot the Lady Pilots finishing 11-26 in the half but failed to convert from beyond the three point line shooting 0-3. Lady Blue Devils two-time All-American Ebony Owens was held to only 4 points on 2-7 shooting. Roshawnda Bolton was 5-9 from the field and finished with 10 points to lead all Dillard scorers.
Saige Cooper connected on her game high 4th three point attempt at the 10:53 to put the Lady Pilots ahead 46-40. With 8:49 remaining the Lady Pilots called a time out with their biggest lead of the game with the score 50-41 in their favor.
At the 4:00 mark, Marcia Spyhalski stopped a 6-0 Lady Blue Devil run with a made field goal attempt and was fouled on the play. After a Spyhalski made the free throw, the Lady Pilots forced a turn over which led to an uncontested lay-up by Stafford to put the Lady Pilots up 59-49 with 3:57 remaining. The Lady Blue Devils forced two turnovers with a full court trap leading to 4 points and cut the Lady Pilot lead to 59-53 with 1:57 remaining. After the two teams traded missed field goals, Renalda Stafford collected her 3rd steal of the game which led to a fast break basket plus a Dillard foul. Stafford connected on the free throw attempt to put the Lady Pilots up65-57 with 1:10 remaining.
The Lady Blue Devils created some open looks from the field but were unable to capitalize and the Lady Pilots went on to defeat the nationally ranked Dillard University for the second time in two years at the Dock, 67-60.
Renalda Stafford led the way for the Lady pilots connecting on 9-16 field goal attempts and collecting a season high 27 points. Saige Cooper came off the bench and delivered 13 points which included a 4-7 shooting performance from beyond the three point line. Kendera Monette collected her third double- double in four games collecting a game high 14 rebounds and 12 points. Monette added 4 steals and 5 blocks to round off her best game of the year.
The Lady Pilots finished shooting 43% from the field which included connecting on 7-20 three point attempts. LSUS struggled from the free throw line shooting a season low 14-26 free throw attempts.
Dillard out rebounded the Lady Pilots 38-34 but struggled taking care of the basketball handing over 23 rebounds. The Lady Blue Devils finished shooting 42% from the field and were just 3-10 from beyond the three point line. Roshawnda Bolton finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds While Sandra Nweke pitched in with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Ebony Owens was held to 10 points on 4-15 shooting.
With tonight’s win, the Lady Pilots snap a 7 game losing streak and improve to 8-13 on the year, and are now 2-6 in the GCAC. The Lady Pilots will travel to Hattiesburg, MS Saturday to take on the William Carey College Knights who are currently 5-12 on the year and 1-6 in conference play. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00pm.
Lady Pilots fall 65-59 to Lady Badgers
JANUARY 22, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots played host to the SpringHillCollege Lady Badgers Saturday night at the Dock in GulfCoast Athletic Conference action. Spring Hill jumped out to a 30-20 lead at the half, and held off a second half Lady Pilot comeback to win by a final score of 65-59.
Despite shooting only 26% from the field in the first half, the Lady Pilots went to the locker room only down 30-20. The Lady Badgers also struggled from the field shooting only 11-34 from the field. The difference was from beyond the three point line as the Lady Badgers connected on 5-15 three pointers, while LSUS made only 1-10.
Erin Huoy led the Lady Badgers offense with 7 points and 3 rebounds, while Nicole Thomas picked up 4 points and 8 rebounds. Renalda Stafford was the leading Lady Pilot scorer with 5 points and 6 rebounds. The Lady Pilots came out hot in the second half and cutthe Lady Badgers lead to 38-35 at the 15:52 mark of the second half. A Kacie Cryer 3 pointer followed by a Marcia Sphyhalski field goal at 7:16 had the Lady Pilots back at 49-50.
Mchugh drilled a wide open three with 3:05 remaining to put the Lady Badgers up 57-52. After a Lady pilot time-out, LSUS went on a 4-0 run to trail 57-56 with 1:30 left. The Lady Pilots could not complete the comeback however as the Lady Badgers connected on 2 three point attempts in the final minute and went on to win by a final score of 65-59.
Maria Rodriguez led the Lady Badgers with 15 points and 6 assists. Amy Young followed with 13 points while Marcia McHugh had 10. The Lady Badgers shot 61% from the field in the second half which included 6-9 three point attempts. Spring Hill was 10-12 from the free throw line.
The Lady Pilots were 16-28 from the field in the second half to improve their shooting percentage to 42% for the game. The Lady Pilots were 4-8 from the three point line in the second half.
Kendera Monette was the leading scorer for the Lady Pilots with 16 points on 6-7 shooting and pulled down a game high 8 rebounds. Renalda Stafford pitched in with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and added 5 assists.
The Lady Pilots are now 1-5 in conference play and must wait until Thursday night when they will play host toDillardUniversity (13-2, 5-1) to try and improve in the GCAC standings.
Wolfpack top Lady Pilots 68-64
JANUARY 20, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots played host to the Loyola University Wolfpack Thursday night at the Dock. The Lady Pilots jumped out to a 35-28 halftime lead, but could not hold on as the Wolfpack went on to defeat the Lady Pilots 68-64.
The Wolfpack jumped out early building a 10-3 lead to start the half, but the Lady Pilots fought back and built a 35-28 halftime lead. Kendera Monet led the Lady Pilots with 11 points and 8 rebounds. LSUS was 13-26 shooting from the field which included 2-9 from beyond the three point line. The Lady Pilots connected on 7-9 free throws.
Loyola’s Joelle Bordellon led the Wolfpack with 8 points and 4 assists. The Wolfpack were 9-30 from the field and just 4-16 from beyond the three point line. Loyola was 6-7 from the free throw line.
The Wolfpack started the second half on a 14-2 run and led 42-37 with 15:00 remaining. The Lady Pilots trailed until the 7:00 mark when they tied the score 52-52. The two teams traded baskets to the final minutes of the game. The Lady Pilots found themselves down 3 with 0:05 remaining with the ball. Dyamond Hogg had an open look at a three which bounced off the back of the rim and was rebounded by Loyola’s Marjorie Bilinski. The Lady Pilots were forced to foul and which sent Bilinski to the free throw line for two shots with 0:03 remaining. Bilinski made the first and missed the second, but put the Wolfpack finished with a 68-64 win.
Bilinski finished with a game high 22 points on 9-15 shooting for the Wolfpack. Dani Holland followed with 16 points and 7 rebounds while Bordellon finished with 11 points and a game high 6 assists and 6 steals. The Wolfpack finished shooting 44% from the field and 9-23 from beyond the three point line.
Lady Pilots leading scorer Renalda Stafford finished with 17 points while Kendera Monette finished with 15 points and a game high 13 rebounds. Dyamond Hogg pitched in with a 14 point performance. LSUS finished shooting 47% from the field despite connecting on only 4-17 three point attempts. LSUS connected on 14-16 free throw attempts.
The Lady Pilots are now 7-12 on the year and 1-5 in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference play. The Lady pilots will return home again Saturday night when they play host to Spring Hill College. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00pm.
LSUS to play host to Loyola Wolfpack tonight at the Dock
JANUARY 20, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The Lady Pilots will hit the court tonight versus the Loyola Wolfpack with the tip-off scheduled for 5:30pm. The Lady Pilots and Wolfpack are currently tied in the GCAC standings at 1-4. This is a very important game for each team as they look to battle their way back into contention in the GCAC.
Men’s action is scheduled for 7:30pm tonight. The Pilots are currently second overall in the GCAC at 5-1 and will look to improve to 6-1 with a win over a struggling, but very talented Loyola Wolfpack who are currently 1-4 in GCAC play. “They are 1-4 right now but they have been in every game they have played. They have 4 players who could put up twenty points on any given night,” commented Pilots head coach Chad McDowell.
Both the Pilots and Lady Pilots will return home again Saturday night when they play host the Spring Hill College Badgers. Ladies action is scheduled for 5:00pm, followed by men’s action at 7:00pm
Lady Rams top Lady Pilots 73-66
JANUARY 15, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots (7-11) played host to the 17th ranked University of Mobile Lady Rams (14-3)Saturday night at the Dock. The Lady Pilots could not stop a late second half run by the Lady Rams who built an 11 point lead with 6 minutes remaining. The Lady Pilots made a run of their own to cut the lead to as little as 5, but fell short as the Lady Rams won by a final score of 73-66.
In the first half, the two teams traded baskets and headed to the locker room tied 31-31. The Lady Pilots were led by Renalda Stafford who had 9 points and 4 rebounds. Amanda Castle pitched in with 5 points, 5 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 steals. The Lady Pilots managed to force 10 Lady Ram turnovers, but failed to take care of the ball themselves, turning the ball over 14 points. Kinga Rybarczyck led the Lady Rams with 12 points and 6 rebounds.
The Lady pilots finished 12-30 from the field and were 4-13 from beyond the three point line. LSUS connected on 3-4 free throw attempts. The Lady Rams struggled from the free throw line connecting on only 4-10 attempts, but managed to shoot 41% from the field and 1-3 from the three point line.
The Lady Rams went on a 9-0 run and stretched their lead to 11 points with under 6 minutes remaining. The Lady Pilots faught to the end connecting on two three pointers to cut the Ram lead to as little as 5, but fell 73-66 to the Lady Rams.
The Lady Pilots finished shooting 37% from the field and connected on 8-28 from beyond the three point line. Renalda Stafford led the Lady pilots with 23 points on 9-23 shooting. Dyamond Hogg finished with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Kendera Monette rounded out the Pilots offense with 10 points and 5 rebounds.
Crystal Coston led the Lady Rams with 18 points and a game high 15 rebounds. Sandra Kostandinovich and Kinga Rybarczyk each had 13 points. The Lady Rams finished shooting 47% from the field which included connecting on 5-11 three point attempts.
The Lady Pilots will be home again Thursday night when they will play host the Loyola Wolfpack. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30pm.
LSUS versus Mobile Saturday night at the Dock (Catch the men's action live on Ihigh.com)
JANUARY 15, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Pilots and Lady Pilots will play host to the University of Mobile Rams Saturday night at the Dock. Both the Rams and the Lady Rams enter tonight’s contest undefeated in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference at 4-0. The Lady Rams are riding a 5 game win streak and are currently ranked 17th in the country with an overall record of 13-3. The Lady Pilots won their first conference game of the year over the Belhaven Lady Blazers but have dropped three straight road decisions to fall to 1-3 in conference play and 7-10 on the year.
The Pilots are currently the top team in the GCAC at 5-0, with an overall record of 14-5. Tonight’s match- up versus the Rams will see the two top ranked teams in the GCAC go head-to-head with LSUS currently being ranked at 11th in the country, while Mobile comes in at 16th. The Pilots hope that their hot shooting of late combined with the home court advantage will be enough to snap the Rams 9 game win streak and stay on top of the GCAC.
The Lady Pilots are scheduled to tip-off at 5:00pm, and will be followed by the Pilots tip-off at 7:00pm.
Lady Pilots fall to 1-2 with loss to Gold Nuggets
JANUARY 11, 2005
New Orleans, LA – The Xavier Gold Nuggets (14-1, 3-0) used 40 bench points to defeat the LSUS Lady Pilots Monday night at The Barn. Sophomore guard Alissa Thompson (Houma, LA) had a career-high 13 points in the Nuggets 12th consecutive victory.
Early action had each team going point-for-point for the first 14 minutes of the period. Xavier closed out the first half with red hot shooting and tough defense, as junior Victoria Lee converted a lay up off a steal, to give her team a 15-point halftime advantage, 35-20.
The Nuggets continued to dominate during second half action, gaining their biggest lead of 27 points (63- 36) with four minutes left in regulation. On the boards, the Xavier women out-rebounded LSUS 42- 32. Freshmen reserves Kojavona Hamilton, Rynika Hebert, Vyaisha Moss and Patrice Hawkins accounted for 17 of the Nuggets rebounds.
Lee would finish the contest with 10 points, sophomores Sheronda Nash and Jarryn Cleaves contributed eight points apiece.
Renalda Stafford led LSUS (7-9, 1-2) with a game-high 15 points, along with eight rebounds, while teammate Amanda Castle had a game-best nine rebounds.
The Lady Pilots are now 7-9 on the season, 1-2 in the GCAC, and will look to get back to the .500 mark in conference play Thursday night when they will square off against Tougaloo College (3-9, 0-3) in Jackson, MS.
Lady Pilots win GCAC opener 68-47 over Lady Blazers
JANUARY 06, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots played host to the Belhaven College Lady Blazers in their 2005 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference season opener Thursday night. After missing their first 6 shots from the field, the Lady Pilots built a 32-20 lead by the half, and went on to defeat the Lady Blazers 68-47.
Lady Pilot guards Ranalda Stafford and Trish Phillips combined for 25 points while Kendera Monette lead the team in rebounds with 8. At the half, the Lady Pilots were 12-27 from the field which included 4-11 from beyond the three point line while connecting on 4-6 free throw attempts.
Belhaven finished the half shooting 31% from the field which included 3-9 from the three point line. The Lady Blazers connected on just 1-5 from the free throw line.
The Lady Pilots offense proved to be too much for the Lady Blazers as they were outscored 38-20. Renalda Stafford was the high scorer in the game with 20 points on 7-11 shooting for the Lady Pilots. Teammates Amanda Castle and Kendera Monette each finished with double-doubles. Castle finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds while Monette collected a game high 13 rebounds and 10 points. Trish Phillips rounded out the Lady Pilots scoring with 11. The Lady Pilots finished shooting 42% from the field and were 5-16 from the three point line. LSUS connected on 13-18 free throw attempts.
The Lady Pilots managed to hold the GCAC’s 2004 Newcomer of the year Tamekia Foley to just 9 points on 3-9 shooting. Foley entered the nights game averaging 21.0 points per game. Jennifer Kopszywa connected on 3-10 three point shots for 9 points, and Nicole Jordan pitched in with points and 8 rebounds. The Lady Blazers finished shooting just 29% from the field and were 6-21 from beyond the three point line. Belhaven connected on 9-15 attempts from the free throw line.
Lady Pilots comeback to defeat Patriots 77-64
JANUARY 03, 2005
Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots played host to the University of Texas-Tyler Patriots Monday night at the Dock. The Patriots built a 33-28 lead over the Lady Pilots by the half behind the hot shooting of Sarah Stanley who led all scorers with 14 points. Renalda Stafford poured in 19 points for the Lady Pilots in the second half and led LSUS to their 6th victory of the season by a final score of 77-64.
Stanley finished with 14 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals to lead the Patriots offense. Shomica Snead finished with 7 points and 8 rebounds. The Patriots were 12-28 from the field including 3-5 from beyond the three-point line. The Patriots connected on 6-10 free throw attempts. Amanda Castle led the Lady Pilots with 12 points 5 rebounds. The Lady Pilots struggled from the field only shooting 30% which included 2-7 from beyond the three point line, and 10-14 from the free throw line.
In the second half, Renalda Stafford poured in 19 points and added 4 assists to lead the Lady Pilots to a 77-64 victory. The Lady Pilots shot 52% in the second half and finished shooting 42% for the game. Amanda Castle finished with 18 points and 5 rebounds followed by Dyamond Hogg with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Marcia Sphyhalski finished with 8 rebounds and 7 points and was a key factor for the LSUS success in the second half collecting 4 offensive boards and being a dominate presence underneath the basket.
Shomica Shead and Sarah Stanley lead the Patriots scorers with 18 points a piece. The Patriots finished the game shooting 43% from the field and connected on 6-15 from the three point line and just 16-28 from the free throw line.
The Lady Pilots will be in action again Thursday when they will host Belhaven College in their Gulf Coast Athletic Conference opener.
Holiday Hoops at the Dock Monday, January 3rd
DECEMBER 31, 2004
The LSUS Pilots and Lady Pilots will be tipping off the New Year Monday, January 3rd at the Dock. The men's team will be squaring off against Texas Wesleyan University at 3:00pm, and will be followed by the Lady Pilots at 5:30pm versus the University of Texas- Tyler.
Lady Pilots fall 71-56 to Lady Cats at the Dock
DECEMBER 14, 2004
Shreveport,LA-The LSUS Lady Pilots (4-7) played host to the Louisiana College Lady Cats (3-5) Tuesday night at the Dock. LSUS was hoping to complete a series sweep versus LC after defeating them 58-46 November 23, however, the Lady Cats shot 55% from the field and finished with a 71-56 over the Lady Pilots.
The Lady Cats Jessica James and Edie Leonard led all scorers in the first half with 8 points a piece on a combined 7-8 shooting from the field. The Lady Cats finished the first half shooting 14-26 from the field, 3-7 from beyond the three-point line, and connected on 3-4 free throw attempts. Dyamond Hogg was the leading scorer for the Lady Pilots at the half with 7, followed by Marcia Sphyhalski who had 6 and 4 rebounds. LSUS finished the half connecting on 14-34 from the field, 3-7 from beyond the three-point line, and made good on 2-2 from the free throw line.
The Lady Cats offense continued to click in the second half as they poured in 37 points on 16-29 shooting from the field. Four Lady Cats finished in double figures. Carol Elder finished with a game high 18 points and rebounds, followed by teammates Edie Leonards with 14, Courtney Perry 11, and Jessica James finished with 10.
Dyamond Hogg was the Lady Pilots leading scorer with 15 points on 5-13 shooting. The Lady Pilots finished shooting 38% from the field, 6-18 from beyond the three-point line, and 6-8 from the free throw line. The Lady Pilots, now 4-7 on the season, must look ahead to December 16 when they will travel to Rhema Bible Collegelooking to get back on track and back into the win column.
Northwestern scores 30 unanswered points in 86-51 win over Lady Pilots
DECEMBER 03, 2004
NATCHITOCHES -- Defending Southland Conference women's basketball champion Northwestern State was sluggish early but scored 30 unanswered points sandwiched around halftime Thursday night as Amanda Bennett's 20 points and 10 rebounds led the Lady Demons over LSU-Shreveport 86-51 at Prather Coliseum.
Northwestern (3-2) used a dozen players, sitting out last year's leading scorer Diamond Cosby with a sprained ankle, and 11 scored for first-year coach Jennifer Graf. Chassidy Jones added 14 points and six rebounds, Sheronda Bell had 12 points, six assists and six rebounds, and Shenise Milliner contributed career highs of 11 points and 10 rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench.
LSU-Shreveport (3-5) got 14 points from Trish Phillips and 10 by Renalda Stafford. The Lady Pilots weathered a game-opening 7-0 burst from the Lady Demons and battled back, hitting over half their shots during a stretch with eight lead changes.
LSU-S took its final lead on a 3-pointer by Phillips with 6:50 left in the first half for a 31-29 edge, but didn't score for the next 9:15 while Northwestern ended the half with 23 straight points and scored the first seven after halftime to blow the game open, 59-31.
"I wasn't nervous in the first half. I was too upset with my team to be worried," said Graf. "We showed a lot of immaturity the way we played the first 14 minutes. That was unacceptable and in conference games, that would cost us. Fortunately we did finally begin to create some turnovers and we hit some shots and got control of the game." Bennett scored 13 of her points in the 30-0 run by the Lady Demons, 10 in the final 6:50 of the first half as Northwestern took command with a 52-31 halftime lead. The 5-11 senior forward from Simpson, last year's SLC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and a first-team All-SLC pick, flirted with a quadruple-double, adding a career-best six steals and five assists to her double-double for scoring and rebounding.
"Amanda got back in gear in our last game out in California (scoring 27 against St. Mary's in a two-point loss last Saturday), and she's such a tough competitor that when we needed a lift, she was right there for us," said Graf. "We had some good contributions throughout the lineup, but we left a lot of room for improvement. We've got to be better."
NSU takes a nine-day break for final exams before resuming play at home Saturday afternoon, Dec. 11, with a 2 p.m. contest against Arkansas-Monticello. A week later, the Lady Demons visit Texas A&M. . LSU-SHREVEPORT (3-5)
Stafford 4-17 0-1 10, Monette 1-4 0-0 2, Pena 2-3 0-0 4, Hogg 0-6 1-4 1, Castle 3-6 0-0 6, Phillips 5-12 2- 2 14, Neck 1-3 -0 2, Cooper 0-1- 0-1 0, Cardinal 2-5 1-3 7, Spyhalski 0-1 0-0 0, Cryer 2-4 1-2 5, Hicks 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-62 5-13 51. . NORTHWESTERN STATE (3-2)
Bell 4-8 2-3 12, Clark 2-8 2-2 6, Jones 7-16 0-0 14, Sparkman 3-5 1-2 7, Bennett 7-15 4-5 20, Davis 1-2 0-0 1, Tallant 1-1 0-0 2, Farriel 0-0 4-6 4, Favors 2-6 2-2 6, Milliner 3-6 5-7 11, Isom 0-0 0-0 0, Matthews 1-7 0-2 2. Totals 31-74 20-29 86.
Halftime-NSU 52-31. Fouled out-Pena. 3-point goals-LSUS 6-24 (Stafford 2-9, Pena 0-1, Hogg 0-4, Castle 0-1, Phillips 2-6, Cooper 0-1, Cardinal 2-2), NSU 4-12 (Bell 2-5, Jones 0-1, Bennett 2-6). Rebounds-LSUS 42 (Spyhalski, Castle 5), NSU 53 (Bennett, Milliner 10). Assists-LSUS 11 (Pena, Phillips 2), NSU 25 (Farriel 7). Total fouls-LSUS 23, NSU 19. A-655.
LION WOMEN FIND GROOVE IN FIRST, TOPPING LSU-SHREVEPORT
DECEMBER 01, 2004
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COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s basketball team swung the game open midway into the first half with 21 unanswered points and never trailed again in a 78-58 win Tuesday night over Louisiana State-Shreveport.
Down 11-7 with 15 minutes to play in the first half, the Lions (3-1) scored the next 21 consecutive points, a streak not broken until seven minutes later with A&M-C leading 28-12.
Althea Byfield scored six of her 17 points in that time along with adding nine rebounds for the game, a season high.
Hazel Woods turned in 22 points for the Lions on 8-of-16 field goals along with seven assists.
The Lady Pilots (3-4) pulled within nine points, 33-24, coming out of halftime on a layup from Dyamond Hogg, who accounted for 15 points, seven rebounds and five steals.
From then, the Lions continued with 13 more unanswered points to secure their third home win of the year.
Both teams combined for 32 steals (18-14 Lions) and 55 turnovers (29-26 Lady Pilots). VaKesha Turner secured four steals in addition to eight points.
The Lions shot 45.0 percent from the field compared to 35.7 percent from LSUS.
The A&M-Commerce women play again in the first game of a double header on Thursday at the A&M-C Field House at 6 p.m. against Northeastern (Okla.) State. The men follow play at 8 p.m. +++A&M-C+++
Lady Colonels Upend LSU-Shreveport
NOVEMBER 28, 2004
Story Courtesy of Nichols State University Sports information Department 11/28/2004
Thibodaux, La.- The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team had three of its players score in double figures, as they moved past NAIA foe LSU-Shreveport 62-49 on Saturday in Stopher Gym.
Cristin Burdette, Jamie Octave and Nkechi Nwachukwu led the way for Nicholls with several solid individual performances. Burdette ended the day with 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting, while Octave recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Nwachukwu added 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting.
With the win, Nicholls moved to 2-1 overall, while LSU-Shreveport fell to 3-3.
Cook went 1-1 against LSU-Shreveport last season while coaching at Dillard in New Orleans. “I was very pleased with our guard play this afternoon,” head coach Mark Cook said. “A big key for us was getting on top of them early. We shot for a good percentage and we forced them to make mistakes on offense. I thought our defense played well, and I like how we responded down the stretch when they cut our lead to three points.”
The Lady Colonels began the game by jumping in front of LSU-Shreveport 12-2 thanks to a Burdette 3- pointer at the 16:43 mark.
After a Sharise Richards jumper made the count 27-14 with 4:52 remaining, the Lady Pilots went on a 10-7 run down the stretch to make the halftime score 34-24.
The Lady Colonels started the second half by building their lead up to 41-29. But, LSU-Shreveport rallied back thanks to an 8-0 run that made the count 41-37 at the 14:26 mark.
After cutting the lead to three points, Nicholls answered with a 14-3 run to put the game out of reach.
Leading the way in scoring for LSU-Shreveport were Kendra Monette and Renalda Stafford. Monette finished with 11 points, while Stafford tallied 10.
Nicholls shot 46.2 percent for the game, while limiting the opposition to 37 percent from the field. The Lady Colonels also out rebounded LSU-Shreveport 40-30.
Nicholls will return to action on Tuesday, Nov. 30, when they host the University of Mobile at 5:15 p.m. in non-conference action.
Lady Pilots continue tough road swing
NOVEMBER 28, 2004
The LSUS Lady Pilots suffered their third loss of the year Saturday afternoon to NCAA Division I opponent Nichols State University. The Lady Pilots, now 3-3 on the year, will jump back into the fire Tuesday night when they will travel to Commerce, TX to take on the Texas A & M University-Commerce Lions (2-1). Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00pm. The Lady Pilots will then be in Natchitoches, LA Thursday night to take on the Northwestern State University Lady Demons (2-2), before taking on the Paul Quinn Lady Tigers Friday night in Dallas, TX.
The Lady Pilots will not return to the Dock until December 14, when they will play host to the Louisiana College Wildcats. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30pm.
Phillips leads Lady Pilots to 57-46 victory over Louisiana College
NOVEMBER 24, 2004
Pineville, La--- The Lady Pilots struggled early as the Lady Wildcats jumped out to an early 13-4 lead, but LSUS stormed back to regain the lead at the half, 26-25. The Louisiana College defense however could not stop Trish Phillips as she poured in 18 points for the secondstraight night to lead the Lady Pilots (3-2) to a 57-46 victory over the Louisiana College Lady Wildcats (0-2).
The Lady Wildcats struggled from the field shooting 27% on the game and were only 5-26 from beyond the three-point line. They were 7-11 from the free throw line.
Despite a poor first half, the Lady Pilots shot nearly 50% in the second half and finished 19-47 from the field. LSUS was 5-15 from the three-point line and connected on 14 of 25 free throw attempts.
Trish Phillips led the Lady Pilot scoring with 18 points on 7-14 shooting. Renalda Stafford was 3-3 from the field and finished with 11 points. Kendera Monette had 4 points and pulled down a game high 12 defensive rebounds.
Kim Reed was the leading scorer for the Lady Wildcats with 18 points. Edie Leonards finished with 11 points and 8 rebounds.
“I wasn’t happy with the way we played in the first half but we managed to stay in it. I thought we made a good adjustment at halftime and came out with better intensity on defense which was the key to tonight’s game.” commented Lady Pilots head coach Ronnie Howell.
The Lady Pilots now must look ahead to Saturday when they will take on NCAA Division I opponent Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00pm.
Lady Pilots
NOVEMBER 22, 2004
Shreveport, La—The LSUS Lady Pilots played host to the East Texas Baptist University Lady Tigers Monday night at the Dock. Coming off a tough defeat to Southeastern Louisiana University Friday night, the Lady Pilots came out with some fire and poured in 37 points in the first half; 14 of which were off turnovers created by intense full court pressure applied by the Lady Pilot defense. The Lady Pilots went on to win by a final score of 62-44. Trish Phillips came off the bench for the Lady Pilots and was the leading scorer at halftime with 13 points on 5-9 shooting. Renalda Stafford was 3-4 from the field for 7 points. Marzetta Sheppard led the Lady Tigers scoring with 8 points.
The second half proved to be much of the same as the Lady Pilots went on to win by a final score of 62- 44. Trish Phillips led all scorers with 17 points on 7 of 15 shooting. Renalda Stafford pitched in with 12 points and a game high 5 steals. Amanda Castle continued her strong play for the Lady pilots and collected 8 rebounds and 9 points. LSUS finished the game shooting 40% from the field despite shooting just 4-21 from the three-point line. The Lady pilots connected on 6-9 from the free throw line.
Marzetta Sheppard was the leading scorer for ETBU with 12 points. Tiffany Jefferson finished with a game high 10 rebounds and 9 points. The Lady Tigers finished shooting 30% from the field and were 2 of 18 from beyond the three-point line. The Lady Tigers were 10-22 from the free throw line.
According to Lady Pilot assistant coach Toni Martinez, “The key to tonight’s game was our defensive intensity. We created 24 turnovers which led to 25 points. We got a lot of minutes from our bench, who also pitched in with 37 points.” Coach Martinez also stated she was very pleased with Trish Phillips performance. “Trish can shoot the ball very well and on any given night can take over a game. Tonight she played relaxed and shot the way we know she can.”
The Lady Pilots, now 2-2 on the year must now prepare for their trip to Alexandria, La tomorrow night when they will square off against the Louisiana College Lady Wildcats.
Lady Pilots tame Tigers with 82-56 victory
NOVEMBER 12, 2004
The LSUS Lady Pilots (1-1) played host to the Paul Quinn Lady Tigers Friday night at the Dock. Renalda Stafford led all scorers with 21 points leading the way to the Lady Pilots first win of the season, 82-56.
After a halftime score of 40-30, the Lady Pilots pulled away in the second half outscoring the Lady Tigers 42-26. The Tigers were held scoreless until the 16:03 mark as they could not escape the tough defensive pressure put on by LSUS, which created quality scoring chances for the Lady Pilots. Amanda Castle and Shanie Cardinal also finished in double figures with 11 points each. Kendera Monette led all rebounders with 7.
The lady Pilots finished with 23 steals and created a total of 36 turnovers which led to 39 LSUS points. The Lady Pilots finished the game shooting 43% from the field and were 8-27 from the three-point line. LSUS made good on 24 of 34 free-throw attempts.
Veronica Dunn was the leading Lady Tiger scorer with 19 points. Andrea Anderson finished with 15 points, followed by teammate Hillary Fauble who had 14. The Lady Tigers finished shooting 21-49 from the field, and made good on 5 of 13 three-pointers. The Lady Pilots moved to 1-1 on the season with the win and now must look ahead to November 19 when they will take on NCAA Div I opponent Southeastern Louisiana University.
Lady Pilots drop season opener to Wildcats, 66-61
NOVEMBER 09, 2004
Shreveport, La- The LSUS Lady Pilots took the floor versus the Wiley College Wildcats in their 2004- 2005 season home opener Tuesday night at the LSUS Gymnasium. In the end it was the Wildcats who escaped with a 66-61 win.
In the dying moments of the second half the Lady Pilots found themselves down 62-61 with a wide open look from the top of the three-point line for Dyamond Hogg which rolled around the rim and was rebounded by the Wildcats. The Wildcats then made good on two free-throw attempts, and forced a turnover with 2 seconds left as LSUS was racing down the floor in an attempt to tie it at 64. After making good on two more free-throw attempts, the Wildcats had iced their first win of the season.
“The difference was we bailed them out of trouble by fouling on shots we want them to take” concluded Lady Pilot head coach Ronnie Howell. LSUS sent the Wildcats to the free-throw line 34 times who made good on 26 of the 34 attempts.
“A combination of too many fouls and too many unforced turnovers killed us in the end”
LSUS struggled from the field shooting only 33% from the field, and were only 6-24 from beyond the three-point line. The Wildcats finished 19-49 from the field, 2-6 from beyond the three-point line.
Amber Boykins of the Wildcats led all scorers with 15 points and picked up 6 rebounds. Tiffany Miller and Tameka Beamon finished with 11, followed by Shayeisha Bussey with 10 points.
The Lady Pilots had 10 players tally the score sheet. Amanda Castle led the way with 14 on 3-6 shooting and making good on 7-11 free throw attempts. Dyamond Hogg finished with 10 points, followed by 2003- 2004 Lady Pilot leading scorer Renalda Stafford who had 9 points on 3-4 shooting. Marcia Sphyhalski pulled in a game high 9 rebounds for the Lady Pilots.
The Lady Pilots now must look ahead to Friday night when they will play host to Paul Quinn College. “We are going to have to regroup and work hard until Friday. If we get the same effort Friday night and shoot better than 30% from the field, we are going to be just fine” finished Howell.
Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30pm Friday night. The LSUS men’s team will play immediately following the conclusion of the women’s game versus the Southwestern Assemblies of God University.
Renalda Stafford was named to the GCAC Pre-Season All Conference Team
OCTOBER 26, 2004
Renalda Stafford was named to the GCAC Pre-Season All Conference Team
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi – The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference today released the 2004-2005 Women’s Pre-Season All Conference Team. Xavier University led the way with two selections and one player was selected from each of the other teams. The players were selected by a vote of the league’s coaches. Renalda Stafford was selected from the LSUS Lady Pilots. Stafford led the Lady Pilots in scoring with 13.6ppg and assists with 95.
2004-2005 Women's Pre-Season All Conference Team
Jarryn Cleaves 5’8” Sophomore Xavier
Crystal Coston 6’0” Junior Mobile
Barbara Dixon 5’9” Senior Tougaloo
Tomeka Foley 5’9” Senior Belhaven
Dani Holland 5’7” Sophomore Loyola
Kristie McKinley 5’11” Senior William Carey
Stacey Northern 5’10” Senior SUNO
Ebony Owens 5’8” Senior Dillard
Maria Rodriguez 5’8” Sophomore Spring Hill
Renalda Stafford 5’5” Sophomore LSUS
Courtney Williams 5’3” Senior Xavier
Join the LSUS Pilots Baseball and Women's Basketball Teams For Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 19, 2004
Tuesday, October 26 Caddo Middle Magnet School:
The LSUS Pilots and Lady Pilots Basketball Teams will be speaking on the importance of education, good decision making, and drug prevention in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week on Tuesday, October 26, 2004. The assembly will be starting at 12:59pm in the school's auditorium. Team members will be available for interviews. We hope to see you there!
Lady Pilots Picked Eighth In G.C.A.C. Preseason Basketball Poll
OCTOBER 13, 2004
The LSUS Lady Pilots are picked eighth in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference presason poll. The teams were voted on by the conference team's head coach. The Lady Pilots open up their season November 9, at home against Wiley College. 2004-2005 Women's Pre-Season Rankings
1. Xavier(7) 79
2. Dillard 60
3. Loyola 54
4. Mobile(2) 50
5. William Carey 46
6. Spring Hill 45
7. SUNO 43
8. LSUS 29
9. Belhaven 28
10. Tougaloo 11