NOVEMBER 22, 2002
BOB ZIADIE
LADY MONARCH BASKETBALL SQUAD WINS OPENER AT
MARYMOUNT TOURNEY
WILKES-BARRE -- The King's College women's
basketball team opened its season on a positive note as the lady Monarchs
routed Gettysburg College 90-56 in the opening round of the Marymount
University Tip-Off Classic Friday in Arlington, Va.
Returning MAC Freedom Conference all-stars Jen
Wozniak and Nikki Kingston paved the way for the lady Monarchs. Wozniak
led all scorers with 16 points, while Kingston added 15 points, six
rebounds, and three assists. The Lady Monarchs held a 44-33 halt-time lead
but outscored the Bullets 26-23 over the final 20 minutes.
Jennie Orellie came off the bench to add 13 points
and five rebounds, while point-guard Tiffini Varrasse added 10 points,
five rebounds, and five assists.
King's will face the winner of the
Elizabethtown-Salisbury matchup Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in the semi-final
round of the three day tournament. Salisbury reached the NCAA Division III
national tournament "Sweet 16" a year ago.
