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For
Immediate Release: January 26, 2002 KINGSTON,RI-The University of
Texas-Pan American women’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a slow
start against host Rhode Island at Keaney Gymnasium Saturday afternoon. The Rams scored the first 13
points of the game, built a 35-20 halftime lead, and defeated the Lady
Broncs, 72-43. Senior forward Kelli Kreuser
(Bettendorf, IA/Davenport North HS/Truman State University) scored 10 of
UTPA’s points in the first half, making four of nine shots from the
field. Kreuser ended up as the Lady
Broncs’ leading scorer with 14 points. She added four assists and
three steals. Junior forward Naima Williams (Houston, TX/Clear Brook HS)
added 12 points and seven steals. Yatar Kuyateh led URI with 24
points and 13 rebounds, Shayla Johnson added 17 points, and Hilary
Goodrich added 14. Neda Djuric had 12 assists and five steals. With the defeat, the Lady
Broncs fell to 5-17, while Rhode Island improved to 10-8. UTPA will
return to action when they visit Centenary next Wednesday evening at
5:00 p.m. WBBRHODEISLAND012602 |