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The Pendulum February 9, 1989 page Sports Just in time im j 1- » • photo by Mike Vorndran | Jump shot: Monica Tate (25) shoots as Jana Silver (23) looks on. Christian explosion avenges early-season A.C.C. defeat by Norman Perduk Sports Writer The Elon College men’s basket ball team, behind a 63 point second-half explosion, avenged an early season loss and defeated Atlantic Christian 102-73. The blowout victory snapped a three- game losing streak for the Chris tians and raised their record to 6-10 overall. Elon was led by junior transfer William Massenburg, who scored 20 of his game high 29 points in the second-half blitz. Massenburg got support from teammates Pat Ceasar and Vernon Thompson. Ceasar added 18 points and pulled down seven boards, while Thomp son contributed 12. The head coach. Bob Burton, said, “Our tenacious man-to-man forced alot of steals and turnovers tonight, and enabled us to get out on the break.” The fast break opportunities resulted in easy lay-ups for the Fightin’ Christians and turned what was once a close game (39-39 at the half) into a rout. In conclusion. Burton said, “This was definitely the best all- around game my young team has played this year. Hopefully they've turned the corner and will play bet ter for the remainder of the season.” S/ouTunej’' ^cuuvin^ S/alcuv February Special 120 minutes - $15.00 To Elon Students Around the corner from Brown and Co. Phone 584-1077 Buchanan makes 3-point play to win gam( by John Floyd Sports Writer Courtenay Buchanan made a lay up and free throw with three seconds left in the game, to give the Elon Women’s basketball team a 79-75 victory Monday night. The win over Atlantic Christian College was led by Barbara Johnson who finished the game with 20 points and eight rebounds pushing the Fighting Christian’s record to 6-12 overall and 5-7 in the conference. Atlantic Christian jumped out to a 10-4 lead early in the game, but that would be their biggest lead in the first half. Elon battled their way back in and took the lead at 15-14 with RESERVE 11:19 left in the first half. The re mainder of the half was a see-saw battle, but Elon had the edge go ing into the dressing room at the midway mark 39-35. Eloii led almost the entire second half and even went up by 12 at one point. Atlantic Christian, who came in to the game ranked third in the con ference, fought back and took the lead 73-71 on a steal and lay up by Karen Edmonds with 3:04 remain ing in the game. Edmonds was the game’s high scorer with 21 points. The lead changed hands three more times, the final time coming on a jumper by Johnson giving Elon a 76-75 lead with a 1:15 left to play. A change of possession by each team gave Atlantic Christian a rriCERS' TRAI chance to win, but their shot miss ed the mark and Buchanan took the distance of the floor for a three point play. By the end of the gam there had been 14 lead changes an five ties. “This was a good win for us,’ said Jackie Myers, head coach “Barbara Johnson had an outstan ding game but I am proud of th' fact that we had five players in dou ble figures. We have been workinj on balancing out the scoring ii practice.” Barbara Tate finished the gam^ with 13 points, Jana Siler had H Lynnice Joyner and Buchanaf scored 10 each. Mae Haith ha^ eight and Sharon Foust knocked seven. Joyner and Haith also grabbed eight rebounds apiece.^ N TN G C b R P S BEUETE IT OR NOi; THIS GOT IS IN CLASS. Excitement and adventure is the course descrip tion, and Army ROTC is the name. It’s the one col lege elective that builds your self-confidence, develops your leadership potential and helps you take on the challenges of command. There’s noobligationuntilyourjunioryear,and that means theres no reason not to try it out right now. IJLCellen^ ARMY ROTC THE SMARTEST COLLEGE COURSE YOU CAN TAKE. CONTACT: Charlie Jackson (CPT) or Mark Bowers (CPT) at (919) 584-2278. 2555
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