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3/5/2009 - WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Bruins Prove too Strong for Camels in Second Half
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Belmont turned a slim halftime lead into a 67-52 defeat of Campbell in the first first-round game of the 2009 General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Women's Basketball Championship from Lipscomb’s Allen Arena Thursday night.
The Bruins (18-12) pulled away early in the second half, using a 13-2 run to take a 44-32 lead seven minutes into the second half. The lead would not dip below nine as the Bruins advanced to the semifinals for the third time in four years.
Jessica Bobbitt led the way for the Bruins was with 12 points and 11 rebounds, her 13th double-double of the season. Five Bruins ended the game in double figures in points, including Tereva Moore who pulled down seven rebounds. LaWanna Holiday scored 12 and pulled down four rebounds. Amber Rockwell, Kristin Bunch, combined for 20 points and 11 rebounds.
The Lady Camels (12-18) tried using late three-pointers to spark a comeback. Kate Cloxton drilled a pair from beyond the arc in the final three minutes, part of her 11-point night. Lauren Yesh, the team’s leading scorer, put up seven points and pulled down seven rebounds. Campbell’s undoing proved to be turnovers, committing 20.
Belmont will take on Jacksonville in the second women’s semifinal on Friday at 2:30 p.m. CT on CSS. Belmont won both the head-to-head meetings, winning in Florida, 51-45 on Dec. 4 and closing out the regular season with a 45-43 victory in Nashville.
The Atlantic Sun Conference is an 11-member league committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun stands for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas, with a focus on the balance between the two for our student-athletes. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts six of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.
