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Post by Bornthrilla on Nov 20, 2009 19:05:08 GMT -5
Smalley must have Wolverine-like healing ability. She was supposed to be out for a few weeks.
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Post by Aggie One on Nov 21, 2009 7:06:44 GMT -5
She is the real key to our success this year. She can do just about anything at every position. She is both the spiritual and vocal leader for this team.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Nov 21, 2009 8:28:25 GMT -5
www.ncataggies.com/Womensbasketball/2009-10%20ARTICLES/2AGGIESvcougars.htmAGGIES EARN FIRST WIN OF THE SEASONTOWSON, Md. – Senior Lamona Smalley has always been a difference maker. Whether it is her passing, rebounding or scoring, she is the toughest matchup for most opponents. Friday night, the North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team got its versatile leader back after she missed the first game of the season with a knee injury. Smalley made an immediate difference by scoring 12 points, grabbing eight rebounds and recording three steals to lead the Aggies to a 62-57 win over Chicago State in the consolation round of the WNIT played at the Towson Center. Senior Ta’Wuana Cook added 18 points on 6-for-11 shooting. The Aggies will play Towson Saturday night at 7:30 from the Towson Center. “Lamona is an intelligent player who doesn’t make many mistakes,’’ said North Carolina A&T head coach Patricia Cage-Bibbs. “Lamona really has the skills of a guard, but her body makes her tough to handle in the post.” After trailing most of the first half and midway through the second half, the Aggies finally captured the lead at 51-49 with 9:02 to play on a Jaleesa Sams layup thanks to a pass from Smalley. The Aggies never relinquished the lead again. A Jael Pena free throw cut the Aggies lead to 53-52 with 5:50 remaining in the game. A Smalley layup put the Aggies up by three before a layup by Alysaa Waldon sliced the Aggies lead back to one at 55-54. The Aggies tried to put the Cougars away when Tierra Thomas found an open Nikia Gorham for a layup. Two Cook free throws gave the Aggies a 59-54 lead with 36 seconds remaining. But Waldon hit a three with 20 seconds remaining to cut the lead to two. N.C. A&T freshman point guard Amber Calvin hit one of two free throws to keep the Cougars’ hopes alive. Natalie Marlow couldn’t tie the game; however, as her three came up short. Smalley grabbed the rebound and iced the game with two free throws. “I think we played well defensively,’’ said Bibbs. “Everyone contributed tonight, and our freshmen are really maturing quickly. They are going to have a lot to offer us going forward.”
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Post by Bornthrilla on Nov 21, 2009 8:31:49 GMT -5
That is the key. We've got to continue to play tough defense until more weapons emerge on offense. I am glad the freshmen appear to be ahead of schedule.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Nov 21, 2009 8:38:42 GMT -5
Check out well we played in the low post, especially against a taller team:
POINTS IN PAINT 1 2 - Tot Chicago State........... 14 6 - 20 North Carolina A&T...... 26 12 - 38
2ND CHANCE POINTS 1 2 - Tot Chicago State........... 9 0 - 9 North Carolina A&T...... 10 6 - 16
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Post by pj on Nov 21, 2009 10:40:42 GMT -5
Wow, Smalley is back? !!! This is good news. The sister has a nice game. I wonder if she is playing forward at times. I cant wait to see this team in Corbett.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Nov 21, 2009 11:47:16 GMT -5
Women's Basketball Falls to North Carolina A&T, 62-57, in Preseason WNIT Contest Corey Miggins, Sports Information Director www.gocsucougars.com/news/2009/11/21/WBB_1121091311.aspx
11/21/2009 9:10:24 AM
Senior Alyssa Waldon led CSU with 13 points in Friday's Preseason WNIT game against North Carolina A&TTOWSON, Md. – Chicago State women’s basketball continue play in the Preseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) Friday evening with a close 62-57 loss to North Carolina A&T in a consolation game at the Towson Center. The Cougars fell to 0-3 on the young season, while the Aggies improved their record to 1-1. NCAT posted a 12-7 lead just five minutes into the game after a layup by sophomore Crystal Murdaugh at the 15:03 mark. CSU responded with a quick 6-2 scoring drive in over a minute to close its deficit to 14-13 at 13:14 on a basket by sophomore Jael Peña (Harlem, N.Y.). The Cougars later went on a 28-21 run over a near 13-minute span behind eight points from senior Alyssa Waldon (Sun Prairie, Wis.) to capture a 41-35 advantage before senior Tyronnica Alford scored on a layup at the four-second mark to cut CSU’s leading margin to 41-37 at the break. A free throw by senior Laureen Pierson (Dayton, Ohio) and a jumper from junior Caila Desroches (Long Island, N.Y.) helped the Cougars maintain their advantage at 44-40 at the 17:51 mark of the second half. The leading margin remained the same when Desroches canned another jumper at 11:09 to make it 49-45 in CSU’s favor before NCAT scored six straight points to reclaim the lead at 51-49 after a layup from junior Jalesa Sams at 9:02. After junior Tressa Beckel (Waseca, Minn.) tied the game at 51 with a layup at the 7:31 mark, the Aggies scored an 8-3 run over a seven-minute stretch to capture a 59-54 lead with 56 seconds remaining. Waldon canned a three at the 20-second mark to slice the Cougars’ deficit to 59-57, but a free throw by freshman Amber Calvin and a layup by senior Lamona Smalley in the final seconds sealed the game. Alyssa Waldon led Chicago State with 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field, while Desroches recorded 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field and the free throw line. Junior Courtney Waldon (Sun Prairie, Wis.) added 11 points, seven assists and four steals, and sophomore Janay Dockery (Detroit, Mich.) posted five rebounds for the Cougars. Senior Tu’Wuana Cook led North Carolina A&T with 18 points and four assists. Smalley scored 12 points and six rebounds off the bench, while Sams added seven points and six rebounds. The Cougars close Preseason WNIT play Saturday evening with a consolation contest against Winthrop at the Towson Center beginning at 5 p.m.
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Post by SixtiesAggie on Nov 21, 2009 17:40:55 GMT -5
Great victory for the ladies.
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