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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1989
Page
7
USC Aiken coach Johnson explained a change in strategy to slow down Claflin, now 17-0 and ranked No 2. The Lady Pacers kept Byrd in the middle and ran clock to avoid a blowout. Michelle Yeater led USC Aiken with 24 points and 15 rebounds while Tisha England contributed.
Claflin defeats USC Aiken 79 to 68 as Stuckey and Samuels pace the offense. Stuckey scores 23 points, while Prince and Washington lead USC Aiken with double digits. Halftime shows Claflin ahead 43 31 with a balanced attack and 3 pointers by Samuels Yeater England Nash and Washington. Cla flin improves to 17 0 and USC Aiken falls to 1 3 with 3 12 remaining in the season.
The Lady Pacers fell to 3-12 overall and 1-3 in district play after a defeat. Claflin continued its flawless 17-0 season with a strong fourth quarter performance led by 17 points from a key player.
Kelvin Wymbs closed the first half with a layup from Heath Arnold to give Aiken a 35-32 halftime edge. Claflin led briefly in the second half before Stra horn and Freeman sparked a rally for Aiken. Aiken improved to 9-9 overall and 2-2 in district play with the victory.
Steve Franklin of South Aiken dominates with 391 points in 15 games, averaging 26.0, plus 212 rebounds. His 39-point outburst versus C.A. Johnson highlights a rollercoaster season shaped by Roberson’s suspension and coaching shifts. Franklin seeks NAIA or Division II play as coach Donnie Holland praises his scoring drive and competitive spirit.
USC overcame early deficits to lead 32-30 at half as Hudson and Roulston powered the offense while Hunter led FSU with 20. In the second half Rhett sparked a burst and McCloud hit key shots to regain the lead. McCloud, averaging 23.6, helped Florida State pull away as USC’s perfect home mark fell to 10-1.
Illinois slipped from the top ranking with a 69 62 upset loss at Minnesota. Duke also fell as North Carolina State won 88 73, while Arizona topped intrastate rival Arizona State and Notre Dame or Louisville posted a late comeback to extend its win streak.
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