January 9, 2004

UM Women Defeat SUNO in the Conference Opener

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile (7-5, 1-0) rebounded from a loss on New Years Eve, with a 65-49 win over Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) in the conference opener Thursday night at home in Pharr Gymnasium. 

Sherrie Lattimore led the Rams with 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field.  Lattimore also dished out two assists and grabbed three steals in 25 minutes of action. 

The Rams, who trailed 2-0, quickly tied the score on a Kinga Rybarczyk field goal at the 18:19 mark of the first half and never trailed again. 

The Rams built up a 13 point lead in the first half before taking a 35-23 advantage into the locker room at halftime. 

Crystal Coston came off the bench and grabbed 12 rebounds and was just one point shy of a double-double as she finished the night with nine points. 

Trevor Chandler scored ten points on 4-of-8 shooting and was just one rebound shy of a double-double herself, finishing the game with nine rebounds.

The Rams will next be in action on Saturday, Jan. 10 when the team travels to William Carey for a match-up with the Lady Crusaders at 5 p.m. 

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