FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 11-23-02

Lady Pirates Rout Anderson, 96-61, In FMU/Sleep Inn TipOff Classic

Release Courtesy of FMU Sports Information

FLORENCE, SC – Junior forward Tishay Lewis’ 20 points led a quartet of Armstrong Atlantic State University players in double figures as the Pirates easily defeated Anderson College 96-61 on the final day of the FMU/Sleep Inn Classic at Francis Marion University, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 23).

Lewis also grabbed a game-high nine rebounds and recorded five steals, while Tasha Washington scored 16 points, Shaletra Hodge 13 points, and Zandrique Cason 10 points. Both Lewis and Washington were selected to the All-Classic Team.

AASU (2-0) led 42-35 at halftime, but outscored Anderson 54-26 in the second stanza, thanks to a 64.3 percent shooting performance. AASU opened the final 20 minutes with an 11-0 run.

The Pirates also enjoyed a 53-38 rebounding advantage.

Freshman 5-10 forward Michelle Trewartha led Anderson (0-2) with 14 points, while Amy Davidson came off the bench to tally 12 points, seven rebounds, four steals, and three assists.

After nearly recording a triple-double on Friday night, Anderson point guard Deanna Thompson was held to eight points on four-of-14 shooting. However, Thompson was named to the All-Classic Team.

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