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2007-2008 Hurricane Women's Basketball
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Program Information:
Conference: NJCAA Division 1 - Region X
Head Coach: Mike Holloman
Assistant Coaches: Rickie Wagstaff, Brett Kiger
Location: Louisburg, N.C.
Purpose: Two-year Co-Educational Liberal Arts College
President: Dr. J. Michael Clyburn
Athletics Director: Mike Holloman
Stadium: Holton Gymnasium
Nickname: Hurricanes
Colors: Navy and White, Red (accent)
Mascot: Thunder
Basketball Office: 919/497-3249
Basketball Fax: 919/496-7330
Lady Canes Avenge Lone Loss As Holloman Wins 500th:
Louisburg, NC , The 21st ranked Louisburg College Lady Hurricanes opened their season off to a rocky start with a win and then a loss at 15th ranked Walters State, of Morristown, Tennessee. Since then, the Lady Canes have rattled off 13 straight wins bringing their record to 14-1. Today gave the Lady Hurricanes a chance to avenge their lone loss, but the task would not be easy. To add more pressure to the already intense game, the team would be competing to give Coach Mike Holloman his 500th career win.
The game started with both teams’ defenses flexing their muscles. Louisburg was the first to make an offensive run, taking an early 22-12 lead with 7:14 remaining in the opening half. The Lady Canes would hold that advantage for the rest of the half and would hit the locker room with a double digit lead.
“I felt great about the first half, especially our effort and the defensive pressure we were able to put on Walters State,” said Holloman. “I told the ladies if we could come out and win the first five minutes, we would win today.”
And win the second half they did, as the perimeter trio of sophomores Whitney Simmons
(16 points), Marquena Delk
(14 points) and Jasmine Whitby
(12 points) led the attack, the Lady Hurricanes would push the lead to 49-33 with 13:02 to play. Walters State kept applying the pressure but was unable to hold the home team as they pushed the lead to 20, 64-44, with 6:30 to go. Louisburg used a patient attack to close out the day, posting a 75-56 win, and giving Holloman win number 500.
“This was a big win for us, especially after losing to them at the opening of the season,” said Holloman.
“As for wining number 500, the fact that it came at home, and against such a quality program as Walter State and Dave (Kragel) makes it even more special.”
Kragel who has 611 wins during his career, saw his team fall to 12-3 for the year. The Lady Senators were led by Dana Garrett with 16 points and RhonNeisha Taylor who finished with 11.
Coach Holloman Shoots for 500 Wins: Coach Holloman finished 2007 with 497 career wins. If LC wins the next two games, Holloman will shoot for his 500th win on Jan.12th at home against Walters State Community College. Walter State is the only team to defeat the Lady Hurricanes during the 2007-08 women’s basketball season.
499 And Counting For Coach Holloman:
Louisburg, NC – Mike Holloman reached career win number 499 with a victory over Lenoir Community College by the score of 89-54. Holloman will be going for his 500 th win on Saturday, January 12 th against Walters State Community College. The Lady Senators are the only team to defeat the Lady Hurricanes this season, whose record improved to 13-1 overall and 7-0 in Region 10 action.
With five players in double digits, the Lady Canes had a balance attack from the field. Sophomore guard Jessica Nelms led the team with 14 points and 5 steals. The rest of the scoring attack came from Marquena Delk, Whitney Simmons, and Niesha Searles contributing 11 points each. Rounding out the double digit scorers for the Lady Canes was Dorothy Corbett with 10 points.
The Canes dominated the boards with a margin of 63-41. Freshman forward Allegra King pulled down a total of 8 rebounds and added 9 points. The team distributed the ball well and had a total of nineteen assist. Sophomore point guard Whitney Simmons led the team with 9 assists.
The Lady Canes will take on the Lady Senators Saturday, January 12 th at 1:00 p.m. The men’s basketball team will take the floor against USC-Salkhatchie following the women’s game.
Hurricanes Cruse Past TCI in Charm City Classic: Baltimore, MD Louisburg College women’s basketball team picked up their second win in the Charm City Classic from Baltimore City Community College. The Lady Canes again started slow, leading only 15-8 with 946 to play in the first half. But the Louisburg College offense finally got in gear and close the half with a 31-0 run, for a 46-8 halftime lead. The Lady Canes used a balanced attack, led by freshman guard Niesha Searles with 13 points, while sophomores Dorothy Corbett had 12 points, Marquena Delk chipped in 11 points and Jessica Nelms added 10 points. “We did a good job early, we just had a hard time hitting the open shots early,” said Coach Mike Holloman. Louisburg College would cruise to an 81-35 win.
Hurricanes Storm Past Baltimore City Community College: Baltimore, MD The Louisburg College Lady Hurricane basketball team finished off the Charm City Classic with a perfect 3-0. The Lady Canes beat the host team Baltimore City Community College 88-34. The Hurricanes were lead by sophomore Jasmine Whitby and her double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds. Also, scoring in double figures were sophomore guards Marquena Delk and Jessica Nelms both scoring 14 points.
The Lady Canes had a solid all around effort on the boards rebounding and out rebounded the Lady Panthers by 62-29. Sophomore guard Whitney Simmons led the way for the Lady Hurricanes by dishing the ball out 6 times. Also, sophomore center Dorothy Corbett was selected to the Charm City Classic All-Tournament team. Over the weekend Dorothy averaged 11.3 points per game and 6 rebounds per game.
The Lady Hurricanes go into the Christmas break with a record of 11-1 and a Region 10 record of 5-0. The Lady Hurricanes will be back in action on January 5, 2008 when they go on the road to Brunswick Community College at 2:00 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Head Coach Mike Holloman
919.497.3249
mholloman@louisburg.edu
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