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Basketball falls just short in GSAC Semifinals

Basketball falls just short in GSAC Semifinals

Decatur, GA-The Salem College basketball team fell 66-61 against Pine Manor in the Great South Semifinals. The Gators advanced to tomorrow's championship game against Agnes Scott. The Spirits end their season with an 8-12 overall record, and a Great South Regular Season Title. 

GSAC All-Conference Player, Quntashea Lewis, had another strong game with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Seniors, Zykeya Henderson and Kristal Lollis, finished their careers at Salem with strong outings. Lollis had 7 points and 10 rebounds and Henderson had 10 points. Sabrina Shepherd added 11 points.

The game saw 10 lead changes in the back and forth affair. Pine Manor led 34-26 at the break, before Salem controlled most of the 2nd half. The Spirits held a 3 point advantage with 3:00 remaining, before a key three by the Gators knotted up the score. The Gators were able to control the last 3 minutes of the game.