November 30, 3000

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FURMAN'S TARA CHARLES RECEIVES SOCON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

Greenville, S.C.--Furman senior guard Tara Charles has been named Southern Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for November 28.

Charles, a native of Marietta, Ga., led the Lady Paladins to two wins last week, including an overtime win over SoCon opponent Western Carolina. She posted double-digit points in all three games, including 23 in a 78-62 loss to Indiana, 19 points in a 79-72 win over Western Carolina, and a career high 24 points in a 85-74 victory over Belmont. Charles shot 67.7 percent from the floor, 64.7 percent from three-point range, and 76.5 percent from the free throw line.