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Jackson's leadership nets Lady Bulldogs another tournament title 1998 Tournament recap Although she wasn't the leading scorer, Brenonda "B.J." Jackson was the catalyst that led Bowie State to a surprisingly easy 67-36 victory over Livingstone in the Women's 1998 CI^AA Tournament championship game. Jackson, Bowie State's point guard, scored 16 points and was named the Most Valuable Player of the Women's CIAA Basketball Tournament. Tarsha Wilson helped out with 19 as the Lady Bulldogs crushed Livingstone's Cinderella hopes. The Lady Blue Bears, who didn't own a victory in the 24-year old tournament before their open ing-round victory, won three con secutive games to make it to the championship game. But Jackson and her teammates made sure the Bears didn't make it "? home with the crown, taking charge early in the second half and rolling to the victory. Jackson helped the Lady Bull dogs display a multi-faceted offen sive arsenal. She connected on four of four shots from beyond the 3 point arc and then opened up Liv ingstone's defense with her deft passing, which allowed Wilson room to maneuver inside where she made the most of it Jackson, who led the team in 3 pointers, free throw shooting and assists during the season, said she was surprised to be named MVP. "I'm very surprised at it," she said after receiving the award. "Really I didn't expect it I thought Tarsha would win it" But it was Jackson who walked away with the award. The 5-4 senior from Wheaton, Md., said she want ed to make up for a poor shooting , performance in the Lady Bulldogs' win over Shaw in the semifinals. "I was looking to pull (shoot) tonight," she said. "Last night I struggled from the floor and I want ed to make up for that. I was under control and the shots fell. I tried to be calm and just step up to take the big shots." What made the victory even more enjoyable for Jackson was the fact that few people expected the Bulldogs to make it back to the championship game after they lost three starters from last year's cham pionship team. A lot of people expected a major drop off from from the Lady Bulldogs. "We definitely had pressure on us," Jackson said. "We were playing against an underdog and everyone likes an underdog. But we stepped up to the occasion and maximized bur effort. We didn't have a major scorer this year, but everyone did their part to help the team." Indeed so. The Bulldogs were a deep team. Coach Ed Davis had 11 players who averaged more than 10 minutes per game. Rashida Brooks, a 6-5 center, was the team's leading scoter, aver aging 13.7 points during the regular season. But she might have been a more dominant force on defense, where she had 57 blocks during the season and averaged 8.8 rebounds. Jackson was next with a 12.6 scor ing average and 8.0 rebounds per game. Beverly Winstead was the third player averaging in double fig ures with an 11.6 average. * It doesn't come easy or happen by chance. It requires planning, hard work, and true commitment. Piedmont Federal would like to welcome all the players, coaches, cheerleaders and other participants to Winston Salem. We wish each team success in their quest for this year's CIAA championship. Piedmont Federal can help you turn your financial goals into successes. We offer a wide range of savings and investment products, as well as both fixed and adjustable-rate home loans, all at competitive rates. Let us help you reach your goals of home ownership and financial security. Piedmont Federal means financial success. ?hn?l.%Uf Winston-Salem - Kernersville - Clemmons Boone - North Wilkesboro ? 770-1000
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