FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12-30-06

Women's College Basketball: Fayetteville State 89, AASU 83

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Fayetteville State built a 25-point second-half lead, then held on for an 89-83 victory over visiting Armstrong Atlantic on Saturday afternoon.

The Lady Broncos (6-3) hit 45.7 percent from the floor in sweeping the season series from the Lady Pirates (6-5). Rebecca Charles led FSU with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Shayla Roberts added 14 points.

AASU was led by Kaneetha Gordon, who tied a career high with 20 points and added 11 rebounds. Tana Griffiths pumped in 14 points, while Nicole Hornage contributed 13 points. The Lady Pirates shot 48.3 percent from the field.

AASU returns to action on Wednesday, January 3, as the Lady Pirates open PBC play against GCSU at 5:30 p.m. at Alumni Arena.

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