LADY PIONEERS HOLD LEAD - Despite Comeback Attempt By Pitt-Johnstown

(03/03/2011)

Tenisha Wilson sets up to begin an inside drive. She usually scores or draws a foul. She had 20 points on the night. Story and Photos by Drew Moody Both teams entered the Charleston Civic Center court showing their tournament anxiety. It took mid-way through the first half for the teams to settle down and for Glenville to begin to pull away. The game was close until the Lady Pioneers forced a turnover and scored making it 17-14 near the 10-minute mark. Tenisha Wilson grabbed a rebound, and took the ball inside for two; the score 19-14. A quick GSC steal and a Kim Stephens triple gave the team the steam to open up the game leading by as much as 13. While the Lady Pioneers held onto their lead winning 91-73 neither team posted outstanding numbers. But it was Glenville's defense and the pressure that made the difference. The Lady Pioneers managed to snag 26 steals during the game, and forced sixteen turnovers. Coach Bunky Harkleroad said he was just glad the team was able to survive the full-court press Pitt-Johnstown applied in the final minutes. "For just about every kid on our roster this is uncharted territory," the coach indicated. "Hopefully they'll realize we belong here ... so let's make lay-ups now." The Lady Pioneers will meet the winner of the West Liberty-Concord game Friday at 3 p.m. Mishae Miles (left) follows up for two after aggressively securing the offensive boards. She had another double-double on the night scoring 13, with 11 rebounds. Of Danielle Woodmore (right )Pitt-Johnstowns'coach said she was "quick and everywhere." She led scoring for the Lady Pioneers plus had 5 assists and 3 steals. Danielle Woodmore and Tenisha Wilson led scoring for Glenville State College with 21 and 20 points respectfully. Kristen Golden had a big game getting a double-double for her efforts; 14 rebounds and 13 points. Mishae Miles echoed that returning to double-double territory with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Miranda Reed had 6 assists and 5 steals. Kristen Golden turned in a huge game for the Lady Pioneers. She blocked four shots, had to steals, scored 13 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Pitt-Johnstown had trouble finding their long-distance range, only hitting one three-pointer for the game. Otherwise their shoot stats beat GSC's. Overall, for the game, Glenville shot 34-percent from the floor, and hit 23-percent of their long-range attempts, or 6 of 26 shots.

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