FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 11-17-01

Presbyterian Captures AASU/Chatham Orthopaedics TipOff Classic Title

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Presbyterian College women's basketball team captured the AASU/Chatham Orthopaedics TipOff Classic title with a, 88-70 victory over Fayetteville State on Saturday evening at AASU's Alumni Arena.

The Blue Hose (2-0), led by tournament MVP Toni Leopard's 22 points and 13 rebounds, picked up their second TipOff Classic title with the victory. Presbyterian, who also won the 1999 TipOff Classic, also got a double-double from freshman Dana Birnie (22 points, 10 rebounds) and 14 points from Bonnie Werner. The Lady Broncos (1-1) were led by Bradsheedah Elohim's 15 points and Deonda Greene's 14 points.

In the consolation game, Ferris State (1-1) defeated the host Lady Pirates, 76-65, behind Bridget Horwitz' 14 points and 14 rebounds and Jennifer Brogger's 17 points. AASU (0-2) was led by junior Shanetra Hodge's 12 points and eight rebounds.

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AASU/Chatham Orthopaedics TipOff Classic All-Tournament Team

Bridget Horwitz - Ferris State

Shanetra Hodge - Armstrong Atlantic State

Bradsheedah Elohim - Fayetteville State

Danielle Evans - Fayetteville State

Bonnie Werner - Presbyterian

Dana Birnie - Presbyterian

Toni Leopard - Presbyterian (MVP)