January 22, 2012

Winston-Salem, NC-The Salem College basketball team cruised to a 89-35 non-conference win against Bennett. This is the 1st season since 2007 that the basketball team has reached 10 wins. Quntashea Lewis (Hartford, CT) had a double-double with 12 points on 6-8 from the field and 11 rebounds. The Spirits improve to 10-8 with the win.

The Spirits jumped out to a 17-2 lead early in the game. They would go into the break with a 56-19 advantage. The Spirits forced 35 turnovers and had a 58-32 advantage on the boards.

Satavia Taylor (Chicago, IL) had a game-high 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 steals. Jasmine Shabazz (Buffalo, NY) continued her hot play with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 steals. Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) added 11 points for Salem.

Salem stays home this Saturday to take on Wesleyan in conference play.