Dec. 8, 2001

Final Stats

Atlanta, Ga. - After leading by 28 points at halftime, the Seawolves held off a furious Hampton rally to defeat the Lady Pirates, 81-65, in the consolation game of the Georgia State Invitational on Saturday night.

Stony Brook (4-4) shot 20-of-39 in the first half and held Hampton (4-4) to just eight field goals as the Seawolves built a 49-21 lead. Sherry Jordan scorched Hampton for 17 first-half points and Theresa LoParrino added 13 as the Seawolves enjoyed their best scoring effort in a half this season. Jill George also grabbed 10 rebounds in the first half and Stony Brook recorded eight blocks in the first 20 minutes.

However, Hampton made things interesting in the second stanza. The Lady Pirates outscored the Seawolves 30-8 in the first 10 minutes of the second half to pull within 57-51. But Hampton would get no closer as Stony Brook held on for its fourth win.

Jordan finished with 22 points, 15 boards and four steals. Danielle DeGiorgio recorded a career-high 20 points to go along with six rebounds and five blocks. LoParrino had 19 points, seven assists and five steals. Erika Shipley's season-high 13 points and six assists rounded out the Seawolves' balanced scoring attack. George finished with a career-high 15 boards to go along with seven points.

Jordan was named to the All-Tournament Team honors with her performance over the weekend.

The 81 points is the most by the Seawolves in a game this year.

LaShondra Dixon led the way for Hampton with 31 points while Nicole Braithwaite chipped in with 11.

The Seawolves return to action next weekend when they face St. John's on the road.