Feb. 16, 2008

Final Stats

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Freshman Jasmine Gunn had 18 points as the Tusculum Pioneers knocked off Carson-Newman 69-51 Saturday night in Holt Fieldhouse.

Tusculum (21-3, 11-1 SAC) used a 7-0 run to start the second half to build a 12-point lead at 35-23, and never looked backed.

Carson-Newman (12-11, 6-5 SAC) shot 40 percent for the game, but committed 24 turnovers against a stingy man-to-man Pioneer defense.

Gunn poured in eight-straight points, including back-to-back threes, at one point in the second half, to help Tusculum keep its lead in double figures. She finished 7-of-10 from the floor, including a perfect 3-of-3 from three-point range. Her three-point shooting in the second half helped the Pioneers keep a comfortable, as Tusculum knocked down 5-of-10

Sophomore Stephanie Neptune posted a double-double for the Pioneers, finishing with 12 points and 12 boards, while junior Shantae Shank finished with 12 points and 3 steals.

Senior Emily Mason led the Lady Eagles with 12 points and nine rebounds, while sophomore Shari Buford had a double-double with 10 points and 10 boards. She also had four blocks.

With the win, the Pioneers sweep the season series with the Lady Eagles and keep their one-game lead in the SAC standings.

Carson-Newman returns to Holt Fieldhouse on Wednesday to play host to Brevard College. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. Tusculum will host Newberry on Wednesday.