November 7,1999

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FURMAN DEFEATED 77-70 IN EXHIBITION MATCHUP

GREENVILLE, South Carolina -- The Furman Lady Paladin basketball team dropped their season opening exhibition game Sunday night, by a score of 77-70 in Timmons Arena.

The Lady Paladins were led by Jackie Smith's double-double of 22 points and 22 rebounds, while Kena Hodges added her own double-double with 16 points and 10 boards. Junior Torrie Scott also scored in double digits with 14 points. Tara Charles led the team with six assists.

Team Champion was paced by Dion Thornton's 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Direne Thomas added 22 points and Stacy Ford tallied 19.

The Lady Paladins will play the Asheville Rage on Tuesday November 16, in the final exhibition game of the preseason.