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MIAMI, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2002)
– Mandy Shafer had a game-high 18 points as the FIU women’s
basketball team defeated Charlotte 71-58 on Dec. 16 at Miami-Dade
Community College. It was FIU’s fourth straight victory
as the Golden Panthers improved to 6-2 on the year.
The Lady Panthers – who led
by as many as 23 points in the second half – shot 49 percent
from the field compared to 37 percent for the 49ers.
Ivelina Vrancheva fell just short
of a double-double, scoring 12 points and dishing out nine assists.
Anita Heller added 11 points while Milena Tomova set a new career
high with 10 points.
Jen Williams led the 49ers with 13
points while Tiffanie Hoey had eight points and seven rebounds.
With the loss, Charlotte’s record fell to 5-4.
Next up for FIU is a chance to upset
No. 1 Duke tonight at 7 p.m. in Durham, N.C. On Dec. 20, FIU will
face UNC-Greensboro at noon.
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