Spartanburg, SC —
In a pivotal confrontation on February 7, 2025, the Shorter University Hawks will look to avenge a previous defeat as they take on the Chowan Hawks in the fiercely competitive Atlantic Casualty Conference Carolinas Women's Basketball Championship. The Shorter Hawks are hoping to learn from the previous lost and use it as motivation to change the outcome.
The Shorter Hawks enter the court with an impressive season record of 21-6, clinching victories in 15 of their 20 Conference Carolinas games. Their opponents, the Chowan Hawks, matched up closely with a record of 18-5, including the same number of conference wins. The previous matchup could be summed up by looking at the rebounding numbers. The Shorter Hawks lost the battle 30 – 41 with Chowan pulling in 20 offensive rebounds. Chowan won 57 to 49.
From Shorter University,
Tiara Lewis led the team with 16 points and 8 rebounds, followed closely by
Derrica McCall, who added 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Contributions also came from
Tionna Baker and
Emariah Grant, who put up crucial points and rebounds. On the opposing side, Meara Carter from Chowan dominated the court with her double-double of 10 points and 15 rebounds, supported by Yasmine Brown's 17 points.
Since this game, Shorter has won the rebound battle in 6 out of their 7 games. The Shorter Hawks have cleaned up the defensive side of the ball as they have limited their last two opponents to under 27% shooting from the field.
NOTEWORTHY:
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Derrica McCall was named a 1st team All-Conference performer
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Tiara Lewis was named 2nd team All-Conference and named to the All-Defensive Team
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Derrica McCall is the 3rd leading scorer (15.1) in Conference Carolinas
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Tiara Lewis is 1st in the conference in rebounding (9.7 per game)
• Shorter enters the matchup with the best opponent 3pt percentage in the conference
WORDS FROM THE HAWKS:
"We showed a lot of toughness and resilience all season long. To be in this position is a testament to our habits and handwork. Chowan got us earlier this year at their place, and we knew we would see them again. I am looking forward to this rematch and expecting an exciting one." Head Coach
LaSheena Brooks
ON THE HORIZON:
The winner of this matchup will take on #2 Seed Belmont Abbey in the semi-finals on Saturday, March 8, 2025
