JANUARY 8, 2005
BOB ZIADIE
KING'S WOMEN CAPTURE LADY MONARCH CLASSIC
WILKES-BARRE -- Tournament most valuable player
Beth Jordan scored a game-high 18 points to lead the King's College
women's basketball team to a 75-51 victory over Salisbury University the
championship of the Lady Monarch Classic Saturday in Scandlon
Gymnasium>
With the win, King's improved to 11-1 while Salisbury slipped to 8-4.
The Lady Monarchs put together an outstanding
defensive effort in limiting the Seagulls to just seven field goals (7-26)
in the first half as King's built a 38-15 lead behind 12 points from
Jordan.
King's continued to control the action in the second half and led by as
many as 31 points.
Jordan also added eight rebounds, five steals, and three assists to pace
King's. Latie Lala added 13 points, five rebounds, three assists,
and three steals.
Vienna Spitler earned a spot on the all-tournament team after scoring five
points with five rebounds and two steals. Cindy Baral added seven
points and three steals. Lauren Bonanni was presented the John J.
Dorish Sportsmanship Awards in honor of the late King's director of
athletics.
Kat Kordal was named to the all-tournament team for Salisbury after
scoring 14 points with eight boards. Kiera Watkins was also an
all-tournament pick with 12 points and five boards. Christine Barney
added nine points and five rebounds for the Seagulls.
In the consolation game, Susquehanna defeated Misericordia 75-67.
Jenn Evans scored 20 points to make the all-tournament team. Crystal
Schneck netted 16 points while Ang Letcavage added 11 as the Crusaders
improved to 5-7.
Misericordia was paced by Ericka Morrison with 19 points and six steals
who also earned a place on the all-tournament team. Amy Hughes scored 11
points while Jenell Fort added 12 for the Cougars who slipped to 7-4 on
the year.
