HATTIESBURG, MS- William Carey University advanced to the semifinals of the Gulf Athletic
ConferenceTournament by knocking off LSU-Shreveport, 76-71.

LSU-Shreveport opened the game scoring the first four points but Carey answered with a
12-1 run to take a lead they would never relinquish. Carey shot a blistering 56% from the
floor in the first half as Carey opened a 36-22 halftime lead.
 
In the second half the Lady Pilots refused to go quietly and a steady offensive assault saw
LSUS cut the lead to 60-59 on a lay-up by Edie Leonards with 4:24 to play. Carey regrouped
and did their damage at the free throw line in the final four minutes. Carey connected on 
14 of 16 free throws in the final four minutes as they kept the Lady Pilots at 
bay.
 
Fallon Hartfield led Carey with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Taphne Jackson added 18 
points and Shonte Kennedy chipped in with 16 points. Edie Leonards led all scores with 
24 points and 12 rebounds. 
 
With the win Carey advances to the semi-finals of the GCAC playoffs as they take on 
#15 Loyola University. Tip-off is set for 7:00 pm at the Den.