FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11-27-04

Women's College Basketball: AASU 61, Eckerd 47

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Armstrong Atlantic State rebounded from Friday's loss in the 2004 Eckerd College Holiday Inn Sunspree Classic and picked up a 61-47 win over the host Tritons in women's college basketball action in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Saturday afternoon.

The Lady Pirates (4-3) used a solid defensive effort to stifle the Tritons in the first half, allowing Eckerd just seven field goals in building a 29-15 halftime lead. AASU built that lead to 23 in the second half before a flurry of threes by the Tritons narrowed the final margin to 14.

AASU forced 20 turnovers by the Tritons and dominated the glass, outrebounding Eckerd by a 48-35 margin.

Junior Audosha Kelley led all players with 14 points and nine rebounds for the Pirates, while Eckerd's K.C. Gavin was the only player to reach double figures for the Tritons, collecting 10 points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range.

The Lady Pirates return to action on Tuesday, November 30 when they host Valdosta State at 7:30 p.m. at Alumni Arena.

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