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SOUTHWEST WOMEN FINISH SEASON AS REGION
RUNNERUP
The Southwest Tennessee Community College women's basketball team was
defeated by 10th-ranked Hiwassee College 77-64 on Sunday afternoon in the
TJCCAA/Region VII Tournament championship game at Copperweld Arena in
Lynchburg, Tennessee. Four Southwest players scored in double figures, led
by Latoyia Hill with 16 points and a game-high 13 rebounds.
The Lady Saluqis reached the championship game by defeating Chattanooga
State 69-65 in the quarterfinals, then upsetting 9th-ranked Walters State
67-52 in the semifinal game. In the win over Chattanooga State, Julia Cole
led the team with 17 points and 17 rebounds, and Lakeisha Jackson also
scored 17 points. Jackson also led the team in scoring against Walters State
with 22 points, making five three-point field goals.
The Southwest women ended the season with a 15-12
record. Two Lady Saluqis' players were named to the all-tournament team -
Julia Cole and Lakeisha Jackson. |
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