January 5, 2000

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FURMAN TROUNCES WINTHROP 82-43

GREENVILLE, South Carolina -- Furman's Lady Paladin basketball team fired 50% from the field in topping cross-state rival Winthrop 82-43, Wednesday at Timmons Arena.

Jackie Smith led the Lady Paladin squad with 18 points and 11 rebounds, recording her 41st career double-double. Ashley Ship shot seven-from-nine from the floor in adding 14 points, while Kena Hodges totaled 13 and Tara Charles added 11. Smith also claimed a team-high seven assists and three blocks and Charles led the playmaking with five assists.

The Eagles of Winthrop were led by Charlotta Wennefors' 11 points, while Karin Martin claimed a team-high 10 rebounds.

With the win Furman improves to 6-6 on the year. The Lady Paladins will play the Spartans of UNC Greensboro Saturday, at 12 noon, on Fox Net Sports South. Winthrop will host Coastal Carolina on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m.

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