Lady Pirates Suffer First Conference Loss Of The Season
January 31, 2004 | Women's Basketball
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- The East Carolina women's basketball team suffered its first loss in conference play falling to Marquette 75-61 Saturday afternoon in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
The Lady Pirates (14-5, 5-1) limited the Golden Eagles (16-4, 6-1) to just five baskets in the first 16 minutes of play in the second half, but Marquette hit 12-of 14 free throws to keep the Lady Pirates at bay 61-51 with 4:17 remaining in regulation.
ECU cut the Golden Eagles lead down to six, 66-60, on a Keisha Anthony three-pointer at the 2:43 mark. But a stellar performance at the charity stripe sealed the Lady Pirates fate, as Marquette hit 6-of-7 down the stretch to snap ECU's eight game winning streak.
Junior guard Jennifer Jackson kept ECU within striking distance as she poured in 14 points and grabbed eight boards in the second half, on her way to recording her third double-double of the season.
In the first half Marquette took its biggest lead of the game, 32-17, when Danielle Kamm hit a lay up with 4:44 left until intermission. Viola Cooper capped an ECU 12-5 run with her lone three-pointer of the game with 28 seconds remaining to pull the Lady Pirates to 37-29 at half.
Jackson lead all scorers and three Lady Pirates in double figures with 18 points while grabbing 13 rebounds. Despite being double-teamed much of the game, senior center Courtney Willis added 15 points on her way to recording her 19th consecutive double figure game of the season. Freshman Keisha Anthony added 10 points coming off the bench.
Crystal Weaver scored 16 points and brought down 11 boards to lead Marquette in scoring. Fellow Golden Eagle Kelly Schwerman also scored 16 points, while Katie O'Grady and Danielle Kamm each added 12.
ECU will return to action Monday night, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. when they host nationally ranked (No. 13) DePaul. Monday's game as been named Fan Appreciation Day, and fans can purchase tickets for $2.
East Carolina v. Marquette
Jan. 31, 2004
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