University of Montevallo

Women's Basketball

2007-08 News Archive

JONES NAMED GSC EAST FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
HENDRICKS AND GRAHAM NAMED SECOND TEAM ALL-GSC

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (3/4) -- Freshman forward Shan Jones has been selected the 2008 Gulf South Conference East Division Freshman of the Year, while senior guard Jennifer Hendricks and junior guard Jamie Graham have been named to the Second Team All-Gulf South Conference, it has been announced.

Jones becomes the second Lady Falcon to be named GSC East Freshman of the Year. Jennifer Hendricks was named GSC East Freshman of the Year for the 2004-05 season. The Hartselle native averaged 9.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, starting in 22 of 27 games. She has scored in double figures in 17 games and has collected six double-doubles this season.

Hendricks led the Lady Falcons in scoring (12.3 ppg) and became the eighth Lady Falcon to surpass 1,000 points in her career.

Graham averaged 11.4 points per game and led UM in rebounding, grabbing 9.2 rebounds per game. She also posted ten double-doubles on the season, five in GSC play. Graham also scored in double figures in 14 games, including six consecutive games, and was named GSC East Player of the Week on Feb. 25.

UM has concluded the 2007-2008 season.

WEST ALABAMA DEFEATS MONTEVALLO IN SEASON FINALE

LIVINGSTON (3/1) -- Jennifer Hendricks scored a team-high 19 points with five 3-point baskets in her final game as a Lady Falcon, however UM dropped a 79-62 decision to the University of West Alabama, in a Gulf South Conference women's basketball game in Livingston on Saturday.

Shan Jones and Tiffany Johnson posted double-double efforts, with Jones scoring 15 points with 12 rebounds and Johnson adding 11 points with a team-high 14 rebounds.

Valerie Harris led UWA (8-4 GSC, 13-14) with 19 points.

UM managed to shoot 35 percent (24-for-68) for the game from the field and was 36 percent (12-for-33 from the field in the first half. UWA managed 57 percent (20-for-35) in the first half.

The Lady Falcons trailed by 11 points (42-31) at halftime and managed to trim the deficit to as few as six points (51-45) with 14 minutes remaining in the second half. A 3-point basket and subsequent basket by Jessica Thompson pushed the deficit back to double digits.

UM did manage to out-rebound UWA, 45-35 overall, 22-12 on the offensive end.

UM concludes the 2007-2008 season with a record of 2-10 in the GSC, 6-21 overall.

GRAHAM NAMED GSC EAST PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BIRMINGHAM (2/27) -- Junior guard Jamie Graham has been named the Gulf South Conference East Division Player of the Week, it has been announced by the conference office.

The 5-9 native of Twin Groves, Ark. averaged 16.0 points and 12.0 rebounds in two games for UM last weekend. Graham posted her tenth double-double of the season with a team-high 19 points and game-high 15 rebounds in a victory over West Florida on Saturday. She narrowly missed her 11th double-double of the season against No. 15 Valdosta State University on Monday.

Graham is averaging 11.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game and has scored in double figures in 14 games this season, including the last six consecutive games.

Graham becomes the first Lady Falcon this season to earn GSC East Player of the Week honors

UM travels to the University of West Alabama for a Gulf South Conference game and final game of the 2007-2008 season, Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast.

No. 14 VALDOSTA STATE EDGES OUT MONTEVALLO

MONTEVALLO (2/25) -- The University of Montevallo women's basketball team battled with No. 14 Valdosta State University, however ended up coming up short at the end, 62-56, in a Gulf South Conference women's basketball game at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Monday night.

Jamie Graham just missed out on a double-double, finishing with 13 points and nine rebounds. Jennifer Hendricks and Kandance Christopher also scored in double figures for UM, finishing with 10 points each.

Nina Risto led VSU (8-3 GSC, 22-4) with 20 points, 14 in the first half.

UM held a seven-point (15-8) advantage with 12 minutes remaining in the first half. VSU responded with an 8-0 run over a two minute stretch to regain the lead. VSU led by two points (20-18) and outscored UM 11-4 over the final four minutes of the half to lead by nine points (31-22) at halftime.

The Lady Falcons slowly chipped away at the deficit, pulling to within two points (34-32) with just under 14 minutes remaining. Later, VSU led by six points (44-38), when UM scored the next five points of the game to make it a 44-43 game with eight minutes remaining. VSU went on an 8-0 run over the next three minutes to push the deficit back to nine points.

UM had one last chance in the final minute. Trailing by four points (60-56), Christopher was fouled and two free throws with 35 seconds remaining. VSU was able to make a basket with 16 seconds remaining and two free throws with six seconds remaining to close out the scoring.

UM (2-9 GSC, 6-20) will travel to the University of West Alabama for a Gulf South Conference game and final game of the 2007-2008 season Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast.

HENDRICKS ECLIPSES 1,000 POINTS
LADY FALCONS DEFEAT WEST FLORIDA

MONTEVALLO (2/23) -- A layup by Jennifer Hendricks with three minutes remaining allowed the Oak Ridge, Tenn. native to eclipse the 1,000 point plateau as the University of Montevallo posted a 70-61 victory over the University of West Florida, in a Gulf South Conference women's basketball game at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Saturday night.

Four Lady Falcons scored in double figures. Jamie Graham recorded her second consecutive and tenth double-double of the season, with a team-high 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead UM. Hendricks added 13 points, while Shan Jones and Kandace Christopher finished with 11 and 10 points respectively.

Hendricks becomes the eighth Lady Falcon in school history to reach 1,000 points and first Lady Falcon since since Cara Melton in 2003.

Dominique Boykins led UWF (2-8 GSC, 9-16) with 20 points.

UM trailed by as many as six points in the first half. UM trailed by four points, when Christina Shelton made a 3-point basket. Later, Graham sank a jumper to give UM their first lead of the game. UM put together an 11-2 scoring run over the final seven minutes of the first half to build a 10-point (35-25) lead at halftime.

The victory snapped a seven-game losing skid, and allowed UM to split the season series with UWF.
Unfortunately, in other GSC East action, UAH was able to post a 71-67 victory over North Alabama to eliminate UM from post-season consideration.

UM (2-8 GSC, 6-19) will host No. 14 Valdosta State University for a Gulf South Conference game and final home game of the 2007-2008 season Monday night at 5:30 p.m. The game is also scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio, as well as video broadband through PennAtlantic. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast and you will need to register with PennAtlantic prior to viewing the game.

No. 10 WEST GEORGIA DEFEATS MONTEVALLO

CARROLLTON, Ga. (2/18) -- The University of Montevallo women's basketball team dropped a 62-48 decision to No. 10 University of West Georgia, in a Gulf South Conference women's basketball game in Carrollton, Ga. on Monday.

Jamie Graham recorded her ninth double-double of the season, leading the Lady Falcon effort with a 15 points and 10 rebounds. Shan Jones and Jennifer Hendricks also scored in double figures with 13 and 11 points, respectively.

Ashley Huff led UWG (10-0 GSC, 23-2) with a double-double of her own, 18 points and 10 rebounds.

UM (1-8 GSC, 5-19) will host the University of West Florida for a Gulf South Conference game Saturday night at 5:30 p.m. It will also be Senior Recognition Night, as the 2007-08 UM Senior Class will be recognized. The game is also scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast.

UAH DEFEATS MONTEVALLO

HUNTSVILLE (2/16) -- The Lady Falcons dropped another Gulf South Conference game, this time an 87-64 setback to the University of Alabama-Huntsville, in action in Huntsville on Saturday.

Four Falcons scored in double figures. Shan Jones and Jamie Graham collected double-doubles. Jones scored a team-high 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while Graham had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Jennifer Hendricks scored 14 points, including four 3-point baskets while Christina Shelton scored 10 points.

Kristen Banes led UAH (3-6 GSC, 11-13) with 21 points.

UM won the rebounding battle, 44-39 with Jones collecting eight offensive rebounds and Graham six offensive boards. UM collected 24 offensive rebounds as a team.

The Lady Falcons did not shoot well, 28 percent (11-for-39) in the second half and 32 percent (21-for-66) for the game. UAH managed 60 percent (34-for-57) from the field.

UM trailed by 14 points (46-32) at halftime.

UM (1-7 GSC, 5-18) will travel to No. 10 University of West Georgia for a Gulf South Conference game Monday night at 5:30 p.m.

MONTEVALLO FALLS TO NORTH ALABAMA

MONTEVALLO (2/9) -- The Lady Falcons held an early lead, fell behind, and a late rally came up short, as UM dropped a 75-69 decision to the University of North Alabama, in a Gulf South Conference women's basketball game at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Saturday afternoon.

Four Lady Falcons scored in double figures. Alex Vollmeier scored a team-high 17 points. Jamie Graham scored 15 points, while Tiffany Johnson and Shan Jones scored 10 points each. Graham also grabbed a team-high eight rebounds and collected three steals. Jennifer Hendricks had five assists.

Amber Rutherford and Shay Ashford led UNA (4-3 GSC, 11-11) with 16 points each.

A 3-point basket by Nicole Lowery gave UM a 16-10 lead with 13 minutes remaining in the first half. A 10-2 UNA run over the next 5 1/2 minutes gave the Lions a lead. UNA led by four points (31-27) at halftime, and extended their lead to 13 points (63-50) with six minutes remaining in the game. UM outscored UNA 19-8 over the next five minutes to trim the deficit to two points (71-69). UNA was able to sink four free throws in the final minute to close out the scoring.

UM shot better in the second half (45 percent) than the first half (33 percent) and managed 40 percent (25-for-62) from the field.

UM (1-6 GSC, 5-17) travels to the University of Alabama-Huntsville for a Gulf South Conference game Saturday night at 5 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio. The game is also scheduled to be webcast by the NCAA and CSTV. Details on the webcast will be provided before the game on Saturday.

LADY FALCONS RALLY FROM 17-POINT DEFICIT -- ENDS UP ON SHORT END OF LOSS TO WEST ALABAMA

MONTEVALLO (2/2) -- The Lady Falcons rallied from a 17-point first half deficit, but eventually came up on the short end of a 75-67 decision to the University of West Alabama, in a Gulf South Conference women's basketball game at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Saturday night.

Jamie Graham posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Carrie Parrott added 11 points and nine rebounds. Shan Jones also collected a double-double with 10 points and a team-high 13 rebounds.

Valerie Harris led UWA (4-2 GSC, 8-12) with 19 points.

UM trailed by 17 points (35-18) and outscored UWA 8-1 over the final three minutes to trim the deficit to 10 points (36-26) at halftime.

A 15-5 UM run over the first four minutes, capped by a 3-point play by Carrie Parrot, tied the game at 41-41. UM led by five points (59-54) with six minutes remaining, when UWA put together a 7-2 run to tie the game at 61-61 with just over four minutes remaining. UWA outscored UM 14-6 the rest of the way.

UM (1-5 GSC, 5-16) will host the University of North Alabama for a Gulf South Conference game Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.

No. 13 VALDOSTA STATE DEFEATS MONTEVALLO

VALDOSTA, Ga. (1/28) – The Lady Falcons dropped their third consecutive Gulf South Conference game, as Valdosta State University posted a 90-41 victory over UM in Valdosta, Ga. Monday night.

No Lady Falcon scored in double figures. Nicole Lowery and Christina Shelton led UM with nine points each. Shelton made three 3-point baskets in the second half.

Carley Peterson led VSU (3-2 GSC, 17-3) with 17 points, including five 3-point baskets.

As UM struggled out of the gate, VSU made their first 10 of 11 shots (90 percent) to lead by 22 points and by 28 points (54-26) at halftime.

Although UM was out-rebounded by 10 overall (39-29), the Lady Falcons held a 17-16 advantage on the boards in the first half.

UM managed to shoot 30 percent (16-for-53) from the field, while VSU made 58 percent (36-for-62) of their attempts.

UM (1-4 GSC, 5-15 overall) will host the University of West Alabama for a Gulf South Conference game Saturday night at 5:30 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio with Jason Green describing the play-by-play action. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast.

WEST FLORIDA DEFEATS MONTEVALLO

PENSACOLA, Fla. (1/26) -- Three Lady Falcons scored in double figures, however, the University of Montevallo came up on the short end of a 70-62 decision at the University of West Florida, in a Gulf South Conference women's basketball game in Pensacola, Fla. on Saturday.

Jennifer Hendricks led UM with 19 points, including five 3-point baskets, two in the last minute. Shan Jones posted a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Nicole Lowery also scored in double figures with 10 points, while dishing out seven assists.

Carrie Parrott added eight points and eight rebounds, while Tiffany Johnson grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds and collected six steals.

Dominque Boykins led UWF (1-3 GSC, 8-11) with 15 points.

UM stepped out to an eight-point (11-3) lead, however an 11-3 UWF run tied the game at 14-14. UWF went on to lead by as many as nine points (25-16) with two minutes remaining in the first half. Back-to-back baskets by Parrott made the margin five points (25-20) at halftime. A layup by Johnson and a 3-point basket by Lowery tied the game at 25-25. Later, with UWF leading by two points (45-43) the Argos put together a 13-3 run over a four minute period to put the margin at double digits.

The Lady Falcons shot better in the second half (44 percent) opposed to the first (27 percent) and out-rebounded UWF 42-39.

UM (1-3 GSC, 5-14) travels to No. 13 Valdosta State University for a Gulf South Conference game Monday night at 6 p.m. (ET). The game will be broadcast on UM Internet Radio. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast.

NORTH ALABAMA DEFEATS MONTEVALLO

FLORENCE (1/19) -- A second-half rally came up a little short as the University of Montevallo women’s basketball team dropped a 71-60 decision to the University of North Alabama in a Gulf South Conference game in Florence on Saturday.

Jennifer Hendricks led UM with 14 points. Katie Vanderhyden added 12 points, including 10 points in the second half.

Shay Ashford posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and was 11-of-12 from the free throw line.

The Lady Falcons nearly rallied from a 21-point second half deficit, putting together a 16-5 run over a five minute stretch to pull to within six points (62-56) with just over two minutes remaining. UNA outscored UM 9-4 the rest of the way, with Ashford sinking six free throws.

UM shot better in the second half (39 percent) and did manage to convert 31 percent (21-for-67) from the field, however, did not shoot well (20 percent) from the 3-point line (4-for-20).

UM (1-2 GSC, 5-13) travels to the University of West Florida for a Gulf South Conference game Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

MONTEVALLO DEFEATS UAH

MONTEVALLO (1/14) -- Shan Jones and Jamie Graham posted double-doubles while Jennifer Hendricks scored a team-high 18 points to lead the University of Montevallo to a 63-58 victory over the University of Alabama-Huntsville in a Gulf South Conference women's basketball game at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Monday night.

Jones had 13 points with 10 rebounds while Graham collected her sixth double-double of the season with 12 points and game-high 14 rebounds.

Ashley Boykin led UAH (0-2 GSC, 7-8) with 26 points, including eight 3-point baskets.

UM scored the first seven points of the game and briefly built the lead to 10 points with 12 minutes remaining in the first half. UAH scored the next seven points to trim the lead to three, however UM pushed the lead back to double digits and led by 10 points (37-27) at halftime.

UM led by 12 points, when UAH put together a 10-1 run to trim the lead to three points (40-37) with 13 minutes left. UAH eventually tied the game at 51-51 on a basket by Kristen Banes with just over three minutes left, however UAH would never gain the lead.

The Lady Falcons shot well in the first half (47 percent) and survived a poor shooting performance in the second half. UM also had an advantage in rebounds, out-rebounding UAH 55-34.

UM (1-1 GSC, 5-12) travels to the University of North Alabama for a Gulf South Conference game Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen the broadcast.

WEST GEORGIA DEFEATS MONTEVALLO IN GSC OPENER

MONTEVALLO (1/12) -- The University of Montevallo women's basketball team lost to the University of West Georgia, 68-59, in a Gulf South Conference women's basketball game at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Saturday night.

Three Lady Falcons scored in double figures. Tiffany Johnson collected a double-double with 11 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Nicole Lowery and Shan Jones also had 11 points each.

Dominic Cranford led UWG (1-0 GSC, 14-2) with 22 points and was 10-of-18 from the free throw line. UM as a team posted the same effort, 10-for-18. UWG was 15-for-31 for the night.

UM took advantage of poor UWG shooting in the first half, eventually building a lead as many as 13 points (seven minutes remaining). UM led by 10 points with just over two minutes left in the half, when UWG scored the next four points, including a rebound putback just before the buzzer to make the margin six points (33-27) at halftime.

The Lady Falcons built the lead back to 10 points four minutes into the second half. A 12-2 UWG run over the next four minutes tied the game at 41-41. A 11-4 UWG run over the next three minutes pushed the deficit to seven points. UM pulled to within three points (56-53) with five minutes left, however an 8-1 run put the deficit back in double digits with two minutes remaining.

For the game UM shot better from the field (41 percent, 23-for-56) compared to UWG (33 percent, 24-for-72). However UWG had a decided advantage on the offensive glass, with 30 offensive rebounds (51 total) compared to UM with 16 (44 total).

UM (0-1 GSC, 4-12) will host the University of Alabama-Huntsville for a Gulf South Conference game Monday night at 5:30 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio, with Jason Green describing the play-by-play action. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen the broadcast.

CLARK ATLANTA OUTLASTS MONTEVALLO IN OVERTIME

ATLANTA, Ga. (1/9) – A 3-point basket by Nicole Lowery at the buzzer forced an overtime, however the University of Montevallo eventually dropped a 77-70 decision to Clark Atlanta University, in a non-conference women’s basketball game at CAU on Wednesday.

Jennifer Hendricks scored 20 points to lead UM, including five 3-point baskets, two in the last minute of the second half. Shan Jones and Katie Vanderhyden also scored in double figures, finishing with 13 and 12 points, respectively.

Shantrell Moss posted a double-double to lead CAU (7-4) with 21 points and 14 rebounds.

UM led by five points twice in the first half and gave up six straight points in the final two minutes to trail by one point (32-31) at halftime.

The game remained within five points for most of the second half. UM trailed by five points (54-49) with just under two minutes remaining when Hendricks sank her third 3-point basket of the night to trim the deficit to two points. CAU later led by four points (59-55) in the final seconds when Hendricks made another 3-point basket with six seconds remaining. CAU made two free throws with 4.7 seconds remaining to put the margin back at three points.

Lowery pushed the ball to the front court, raced to the right side and drained a 3-point basket at the buzzer to force overtime. It would turn out to be her only 3-point basket of the night.

UM fell behind in the overtime period and was forced to foul. Unlike the second half, where CAU struggled late, the Panthers managed to sink 11-of-16 of their free throw attempts in the extra period. For the game, CAU made more free throws (35) then UM attempted (24). CAU was 66 percent (35-for-53) from the line, 65 percent (26-for-40) in the second half and overtime.

The Lady Falcons managed 33 percent (26-for-78) from the field, 28 percent (7-for-25) from the 3-point line and struggled at the free throw line making 45 percent (11-for-24) and 39 percent (7-for-18) in the second half and overtime.

UM (4-11) will open Gulf South Conference East play this weekend against the University of West Georgia Saturday night at 5:30 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio, with Jason Green describing the play-by-play action. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen the broadcast.

LADY FALCONS BACK ON WINNING TRACK AFTER POSTING VICTORY OVER OUACHITA BAPTIST

MONTEVALLO (1/5) -- Three Lady Falcons scored in double figures as UM got back on the winning track with a 75-72 victory over Ouachita Baptist University, in a non-conference women's basketball game played at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Saturday night.

Katie Vanderhyden led UM 16 points, connecting on 8-of-12 from the field. Tiffany Johnson and Nicole Lowery added 11 points each. Johnson grabbed a team-high six rebounds, while Lowery sank four key free throws in the final 15 seconds to preserve the victory. Lowery along with Jennifer Hendricks had five assists each.

Three Lady Tigers (3-9) scored in double figures as well, led by Melissa Richardson with a game-high 19 points, including five 3-point baskets.

UM nearly had a 22-point lead disappear in the second half. OBU trimmed the lead down to two points (71-69) with 15 seconds remaining. Lowery was fouled on the inbounds pass and made two free throws to push the lead back to four (73-69). After a 3-point basket by Gabby Coleman with six seconds remaining, UM was able to run the clock down to 0.5 seconds when Lowery was fouled again and made two free throws for the final margin.

UM trailed by as many as seven points (23-16) with 12 minutes remaining in the first half. Over the next eight minutes, UM outscored OBU 23-2 to lead by 14 points. The lead built from 16 points (45-29) at halftime to as many as 22 points, before the near comeback by OBU.

UM (4-10) travels to Clark Atlanta University for a non-conference game Wednesday night at 6 p.m. (ET).

ST. MARY'S DEFEATS MONTEVALLO AT ST. MARY'S NEW YEAR'S CLASSIC -- JONES NAMED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. (12/31) -- The Lady Falcons were defeated by tournament host St. Mary's, 70-51, in second day action at the St. Mary's New Year's Classic in San Antonio, Tex. on Monday.

Shan Jones led UM with 15 points while Tiffany Johnson added 11 points.

UM had a slight advantage in rebounds and a decided advantage in offensive rebounds. The Lady Falcons collected 17 offensive rebounds (8 for SMU) and held a 38-35 advantage overall. Alex Vollmeier grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds, while Jamie Graham collected nine rebounds. Both had four offensive rebounds each.

After the tournament, Jones was named to the All-Tournament Team. For the two games, she averaged 13.5 points and seven rebounds per game.

Natalie Gamez, named the tournament MVP, led St. Mary's with 21 points.

UM rallied from a double-digit deficit in the first half, trimming an 15-point deficit (31-16) over the final six minutes of the half, down to three points (33-30). A 3-point basket by Jennifer Hendricks started a 9-0 scoring run over the first four minutes as the Lady Falcons built a 39-33 lead. SMU managed to tie the game at 40-40. Later with the game tied at 46-46, SMU put together an 11-0 run over a three minute stretch to build their lead back to double digits, and managed to outscore UM 24-5 over the final eight minutes.

UM (3-10) will host Ouachita Baptist for a non-conference game Saturday night at 6 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio, with Jason Green describing the play-by-play action. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast.

INCARNATE WORD DEFEATS MONTEVALLO AT ST. MARY'S NEW YEAR'S CLASSIC

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. (12/30) -- The Lady Falcons were defeated by the University of Incarnate Word, 77-66, in first day action at the St. Mary's New Year's Classic in San Antonio, Tex. on Sunday.

Jamie Graham collected her fifth double-double of the season with a team-high 17 points and game-high 11 rebounds. Jennifer Hendricks and Shan Jones also scored in double figures with 16 and 12 points, respectively.

Nia Torru led UIW (4-7) with a game-high 22 points, including a perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line.

UM started slowly, trailing by as many as 11 points in the first half. Later in the half with UM trailing by eight (22-14), the Lady Falcons put together a 9-0 run (a pair of two-point basket and a three-point basket by Hendricks and a basket Graham) over a two minute stretch gave UM their first lead of the game. Trailing by one point (28-27) at halftime, Katie Vanderhyden scored the first basket of the second half to give UM a 29-28 lead. A layup by Torru was countered by a 3-point basket by Nicole Lowery for a 32-30 UM lead. A UIW basket by Kim Robinson and 3-point basket by Torru in subsequent possessions gave UIW the lead for good. In the closing minute, Torru was able to make six consecutive free throws to keep UIW in front.

UIW had a decided advantage in free throws, connecting on 81 percent (21-for-26), including 8-or-8 in the last minute. UM managed 70 percent (9-for-13). UIW also shot much better in the second half, 66 percent (15-for-23) and 51 percent (25-for-49) for the game. UM shot 40 percent (26-for-65) from the field.

UM (3-9) will continue at the Classic on Monday and will play tournament host St. Mary's University for a non-conference game at 4 p.m.

ARKANSAS TECH DEFEATS MONTEVALLO

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (12/18) -- The Lady Falcons were defeated by Arkansas Tech University, 91-67, in a non-conference women's basketball game in Russellville, Ark. on Tuesday.

Tiffany Johnson posted a double-double, scoring a team-high 16 points and grabbing a team-high 10 rebounds. Jennifer Hendricks and Alex Vollmeier also scored in double figures, finishing with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

ATU (8-2) won the game at the free throw line, making the most of the opportunity. ATU tied a school single-game record for free throws as they managed to sink 33 of 40 attempts, including 24-for-28 from the line in the second half. UM did not fare as well, managing 56 percent from the line (10-for-18). UM was 47 percent (16-for-34) from the field in the second half and 39 percent (26-for-67) from the field.

Amanda Grappe led ATU with 25 points and was 17-for-18 from the free throw line.

Johnson made the first basket of the game. Both teams got off to a slow start scoring, with UM holding a 13-12 lead midway in the first half. Grappe scored back-to-back baskets to give ATU the lead for good. ATU led by 11 points (37-26) at halftime. In the second half, leading by eight points (38-30) ATU went on a 15-0 scoring run in 2 1/2 minutes to break the game open. During the run, UM was whistled for five fouls. Grappe scored 13 points, 10 from the free throw line.

UM (3-8) is off for a Christmas holiday break and will return to action on Dec. 30 and 31 to participate in a tournament hosted by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Tex. UM will meet the University of the Incarnate Word for a non-conference game on Dec. 30 at 4 p.m.

No. 21 USC AIKEN DEFEATS MONTEVALLO IN OVERTIME

MONTEVALLO (12/15) -- The Lady Falcons stumbled at the free throw line in the second half and overtime, and dropped a 73-65 decision to No. 21 University of South Carolina-Aiken, in a non-conference women's basketball game at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Saturday afternoon.

UM was 2-of-2 from the line in the first half, however went 57 percent (15-for-26) from the line for the game and 54 percent (13-for-24) in the second half and overtime.

The Lady Falcons had a chance to seal a victory in regulation. Leading 55-52 with the ball, UM missed two free throws. USCA (7-1) made a 3-point basket with three seconds remaining to send the game into overtime.

In the extra period, USCA managed 12-of-12 from the line.

Nicole Lowery led UM with 14 points. Kristen Seigenthaler added 11 points, including three 3-point baskets. Jamie Graham and Shan Jones also scored in double figures with 10 points each. Graham also posted another double-double, grabbing 14 rebounds.

Meredith Legg led USCA with 23 points, 10 in overtime, and was 10-for-10 (8-for-8 in OT).

Neither team shot well from the field with USCA shooting 33 percent (24-for-72) from the field and 20 percent (7-for-35) from the 3-point line. UM was 34 percent (22-for-65) from the field and 33 percent (6-for-18) from the 3-point line.

UM (3-7) travels to Arkansas Tech University for a non-conference game Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m.

MONTEVALLO EARNS WEEKEND SPLIT AFTER DEFEATING HOST OBU AT LADY TIGER CLASSIC

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (12/8) -- Alex Vollmeier scored a team-high 19 points, while Shan Jones posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds to lead the University of Montevallo to a 72-61 victory over Ouachita Baptist University in second day action at the Lady Tiger Classic, hosted by OBU in Arkadelphia, Ark. on Saturday.

Jamie Graham also grabbed 10 rebounds as the Lady Falcons earned a weekend split of two games. Jennifer Hendricks added nine points and had five assists. It was also a personal best for Vollmeier, who scored 17 points against Shorter College earlier this season.

Gabby Coleman led OBU (3-6) with 22 points.

UM shot 58 percent (14-for-24) from the field in the second half, and made five 3-point baskets. For the game UM was 44 percent (26-for-59) from the field and 43 percent (7-for-16) from the 3-point line. OBU managed 26 percent (8-for-31) in the second half and 28 percent (18-for-64) for the game.

The Lady Falcons led by one point (31-30) at halftime and built a 10-point lead with 14 minutes remaining. OBU put together an 11-3 run over a two minute stretch to pull to within two points (49-47), however, UM responded with a 16-2 run over the next 6 1/2 minutes to pull away. Hendricks scored seven of her nine points during the run with UM converting 6-of-9 attempts. At the same time, OBU was 0-11 from the field (0-4 from 3-point line) and would get no closer than 10 points the rest of the way.

UM (3-6) takes a break for finals and will return to action at home on Saturday, as they will host the University of South Carolina-Aiken for a non-conference game, beginning at 1 p.m.

ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO SLIPS PAST MONTEVALLO LATE AT LADY TIGER CLASSIC

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (12/7) -- UAM picked up a pair of baskets late in the second half to get past UM, as UAM picked up a 73-69 decision over the Lady Falcons in first day action at the Lady Tiger Classic, hosted by Ouachita Baptist University, in Arkadelphia, Ark. Friday afternoon.

Katie Vanderhyden posted a game-high 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting from the field to lead UM. Tiaren Young also scored in double figures, finishing with 13 points.

Four UAM players finished in double figures, led by Kristi Martin with 17 points. Two free throws by Gemma Gibson sandwiched in between baskets by Erika Brown gave UAM a 70-69 lead with two minutes remaining. After each team missed a 3-point attempt, UM turned the ball over and Martin scored her last basket for a 72-69 UAM lead with one minute remaining. UM missed on attempts to tie the game. Gibson made a free throw in the final seconds to close out the scoring.

UM shot fair from the field, 41 percent (29-for-71) by only 25 percent (6-for-24) from the 3-point line. UAM had a decided advantage at the free throw line, converting 17-for-27 while UM was 5-for-7.

Jamie Graham and Kristen Seigenthaler added eight points each, while Graham grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.

UM (2-6) continues at the Classic on Saturday and will play tournament host Ouachita Baptist University at 3 p.m.

BELMONT PULLS AWAY FROM MONTEVALLO IN SECOND HALF

NASHVILLE (12/4) -- The host Bruins utilized a 13-4 run to open the second half, as Belmont University coasted to a 86-45 victory over the University of Montevallo, in a non-conference women's basketball game at the Curb Events Center in Nashville, Tenn. Tuesday night.

Four Bruins scored in double figures, led by Brooke Sunday with 18 points.

Jamie Graham collected her third double-double in the past four games with a team-high 16 points and game-high 11 rebounds. Unfortunately, she was the only Lady Falcon to score in double figures. Nicole Lowery was the next closest with seven points (on 3-for-3 shooting).

For a half at least, the Lady Falcons were able to keep pace with the NCAA Division I Bruins. UM out-rebounded BU by four (21-17) and had nine offensive rebounds as a team. UM and BU had the same number of baskets made (11), with BU holding a slight advantage in 3-point baskets made (3-to-1) and free throws (7-of-8 opposed to 2-for-4 for UM). UM trailed by as many as 11 and managed to pull to within three points with four minutes remaining in the first half.

BU led by seven points (32-25) at halftime and put together a 13-4 run over the first four minutes of the second half to break the game open. UM did not shoot well in either half, managing 32 percent (20-for-62) for the game and 15 percent (2-for-13) from the 3-point line. The scoring margin got out of hand as UM scored five points over the final eight minutes.

UM (2-5) will travel to Arkadelphia, Ark. this weekend to compete in the Ouachita Baptist Classic. UM will begin the two-day tournament against the University of Arkansas-Monticello, Friday afternoon at 4 p.m.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS DEFEATS MONTEVALLO

MONTEVALLO (12/1) -- A late basket and four free throws allowed visiting Christian Brothers University to post a 57-52 victory over the University of Montevallo, in a non-conference women's basketball game at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Saturday night.

With UM trailing by one, Katie Vanderhyden made a basket with one minute remaining in the second half. Erin Nigh made a basket with 39 seconds remaining to give CBU (5-1) a 52-51 lead. Crystal Shelton, who led CBU with a game-high 18 points was fouled after rebounding a UM miss and made two free throws to remain perfect (8-for-8) on the night with 18 seconds left.

UM had a final attempt to tie, however a 3-point try by Jennifer Hendricks came up short. Kat Butler made two free throws to close out the scoring.

Hendricks was the only Lady Falcon to finish in double figures with 12 points, including three 3-point baskets. Tiaren Young collected a team-high seven rebounds.

Neither team shot well, with CBU making 35 percent (16-for-46) from the field and 38 percent (6-for-16) from the 3-point line. UM was 31 percent (20-for-66) and 29 percent (6-for-17) from the 3-point line. CBU had a decided advantage at the free throw line (19-for-28) versus (7-for-16 for UM).

UM led by two points (28-26) at halftime, and trailed by five points (46-41) with eight minutes remaining. A basket by Kristen Seigenthaler and subsequent 3-point play by Seigenthaler completed a 5-0 run and tied the game at 46-46.

UM (2-4) travels to NCAA Division I Belmont University for a non-conference game Tuesday night at 5 p.m.

MOBILE DEFEATS MONTEVALLO

MOBILE (11/28) -- The University of Montevallo women's basketball team ran into a hot shooting University of Mobile squad in the first half. The "other UM" defeated the Lady Falcons, 92-81, in a non-conference women's basketball game in Mobile at Pharr Gym on Wednesday.

Jennifer Hendricks scored 19 points, including four 3-point baskets to lead the Lady Falcon effort. Jamie Graham posted her second consecutive double-double, finishing once again with 13 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. Tiffany Johnson and Shan Jones added 11 points each.

Angela Bounds and Sherri McIntosh scored 24 points each to lead the Lady Rams.

Mobile connected on 70 percent (21-for-30) of their shots in the first half, and managed to make 60 percent (33-for-55) from the field for the night. The Lady Rams were also 60 percent (3-of-5) from the 3-point line and 68 percent (23-for-34) from the free throw line. The Lady Falcons managed 44 percent (28-for-64) from the field and 79 percent (19-for-24) from the free throw line, however were only 26 percent (6-for-23) from the 3-point line, 2-for-13 in the first half.

The Lady Falcons (2-3) will host Christian Brothers University for a non-conference game Saturday night at 6 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast.

MONTEVALLO DEFEATS SHORTER COLLEGE

MONTEVALLO (11/26) -- Jamie Graham posted a double-double with 13 points and a game-high 10 rebounds for the University of Montevallo in a 66-60 victory over Shorter College, at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Monday night.

Alex Vollmeier tied a personal-best with a team-high 17 points, including three 3-point baskets. Jennifer Hendricks and Nicole Lowery also scored in double figures, finishing with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Vollmeier previously scored 17 points against Arkansas Tech last season.

Sandra Kostandinovic led Shorter (4-2) with a game-high 18 points.

UM built a double-digit lead in the first half, leading by 13 points (37-24) at halftime. UM led by as many as 15 points in the second half, and led by 13 points when Shorter put together a 9-0 run over a three minute stretch to trim the lead to four points (51-47). In the final two minutes with UM leading by four points (60-56), Graham was able to make baskets on consecutive UM possessions to keep the margin at four points (SC with a basket and two free throws during this time). Hendricks then sank two final free throws with six seconds remaining to close out the scoring.

Hendricks made three 3-point baskets, grabbed five rebounds, had five assists and four steals. UM had a slight advantage in rebounds (39-35) and was a successful 12-of-14 from the free throw line.

UM (2-2) travels to the University of Mobile for a non-conference game Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m.

LADY FALCONS DEFEAT STILLMAN

MONTEVALLO (11/20) -- Four Lady Falcons scored in double figures as the University of Montevallo earned their first win of the season with a 79-70 victory over Stillman College, at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Tuesday night.

Jennifer Hendricks scored a game-high 24 points, which included seven 3-point baskets. Hendricks tied a personal best in that category, she made seven 3-point baskets against Eckerd College last season.

Jamie Graham scored 13 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds. Tiaren Young and Shan Jones also scored in double figures, finishing with 12 and 11 points, respectively. Nicole Lowery had a team-high nine assists.

Tiffany McGhee led Stillman (0-2) with 22 points.

Leading by three with just under eight minutes remaining in the first half, UM put together an 11-0 run over the next four minutes to lead by double digits. UM led by 14 points (42-28) at halftime, and as many as 18 points in the second half. Stillman trimmed the Lady Falcon lead to six points (52-46) with 11 1/2 minutes remaining, however UM managed a 7-0 run over the next three minutes to push the lead back to double digits.

UM (1-2) is off for the Thanksgiving holidays and will return to action at home on Monday, November 26 against Shorter College for a non-conference game at 6 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio, with Jason Green describing the play-by-play. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast.

MONTEVALLO FALLS TO AUM AT COCA-COLA CLASSIC

MONTEVALLO (11/17) -- Jennifer Hendricks scored a game-high 16 points in a losing effort, as the University of Montevallo lost to Auburn University-Montgomery, 54-45, in second day action at the UM Coca-Cola Classic, at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Saturday afternoon.

Hendricks also sank four 3-point baskets. Shan Jones also scored in double figures, finishing with 12 points. Jamie Graham added seven points, and a team-high eight rebounds.

Destiny Dulin posted a double-double (13 points, 13 rebounds) to lead AUM, who improved to 3-1 on the season.

UM struggled on offense in the first half, not scoring their 10th point until 3 1/2 minutes remaining. UM shot 24 percent (6-for-25) in the first half, and 29 percent (15-for-51) in the game. Trailing by eight points (25-17) at halftime and 10 points (36-26) six minutes into the second half, UM put together an 8-0 run over the next four minutes to pull to within two points (36-34). AUM responded with a 7-1 run of their own to keep their distance.

UM (0-2) will host Stillman College for a non-conference game Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m.

MONTEVALLO DROPS SEASON OPENER TO HARDING AT COCA-COLA CLASSIC

MONTEVALLO (11/16) -- Three Lady Falcons scored in double figures, however the University of Montevallo suffered through a poor shooting first half and eventually dropped a 78-66 decision to Harding University in first day action at the UM Coca-Cola Classic, at the People's Bank and Trust Arena and McChesney Student Activity Center Friday afternoon.

Jennifer Hendricks scored 13 points, including three 3-point baskets. Carrie Parrott nearly posted a double-double in her first game as a Lady Falcon, finishing with 13 points and nine rebounds. Jamie Graham also scored in double figures, finishing with 12 points.

Kelsea Lyda led HU (1-0) with a game-high 23 points.

UM raced out to a 14-5 lead in the first six minutes of the game. The Lady Bisons put together a 10-0 run over the next four minutes to take their first lead (15-14) then outscored UM 22-6 the rest of the half. UM made 26 percent (8-of-31) from the field and 10 percent (1-of-10) from the 3-point line in the first half to trail by 16 points (37-21) at halftime.

UM shot better in the second half, making 40 percent of their shots, but only 18 percent from the 3-point line. UM outscored HU 45-41 in the second half.

Tiffany Johnson and Katie Vanderhyden added eight points and seven rebounds each.

UM (0-1) will continue at the UM Coca-Cola Classic and will play Auburn University-Montgomery for a non-conference game, beginning at 3 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio, with Jason Green describing the play-by-play action. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast.

ALABAMA A & M DEFEATS MONTEVALLO IN EXHIBITION GAME

NORMAL (11/7) -- The University of Montevallo women's basketball team dropped an 81-62 decision to Alabama A & M University in an exhibition center in Normal Wednesday night.

Jennifer Hendricks led UM with 17 points, including three 3-point baskets. She also had five assists and was a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Jamie Graham also scored in double figures for UM, finishing with 14 points, on 6-of-11 shooting.

UM trailed by 21 points (47-26) at halftime, but shot the ball better in the first half, making 11-of-25 of their shots from the field. In the second half, UM outscored AAUM by two points (36-34), and ended up shooting 42 percent (24-of-57) from the field, and an improvement (4-of-12) from the 3-point line.

UM will begin the 2007 regular season on Friday, November 16. UM will host the UM Coca-Cola Classic, and will play Harding University at 3 p.m. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on UM Internet Radio. You will need to have the QuickTime Player, in order to listen to the broadcast.

MONTEVALLO (62) -- Hendricks 17, Graham 14, Young 6, Jones 5, Vollmeier 5, Vanderhyden 4, Shelton 3, Clay 2, Parrott 2, Lowery 2. Siegenthaler 2.

ALABAMA A&M (81) -- Barnes 15, Williams 11, Samuel 10, Malone 9, Faulk 9, Drummond 8, Collier 7, Johnson 4, Moss 4, Thompson 2, Pearson 1, Jones 1.

SAMFORD DEFEATS MONTEVALLO IN EXHIBITION GAME

BIRMINGHAM (11/5) -- The University of Montevallo women's basketball team dropped a 76-37 decision to Samford University in an exhibition center at the new Pete Hanna Center on the Samford campus Monday night.

Tiffany Johnson led UM with nine points and 10 rebounds.

UM trailed early and did not shoot well for the game, converting 24 percent (14-for-58) from the field and 10 percent (2-for-20) from the 3-point line.

UM will travel to Normal on Wednesday to meet Alabama A&M University in an exhibition game Wednesday night at 7 p.m.

LADY FALCONS PICKED TO FINISH SEVENTH IN
GSC PRE-SEASON COACHES POLL

BIRMINGHAM (10/18) -- The University of Montevallo women's basketball team was picked to finish seventh (East) in the 2007-08 Gulf South Conference Women's Basketball coaches poll, it has been announced.

Valdosta State (33) was picked to finish first in the GSC East, with North Alabama (26) picked to finish second. West Georgia (24) and West Florida (23) were picked third and fourth. West Alabama (20), Alabama-Huntsville (14) and UM (7) rounds out the division.

In the GSC West, Delta State (49) edged out Arkansas Tech (43) for the top spot, while Harding (34) was selected third. DSU also received a solid majority of votes by GSC coaches to win the GSC championship.

No Lady Falcon was named to the GSC Pre-Season Women's Basketball Team. Named to the team from the GSC East are Kristen Banes of UAH, Tandra Inmon and Amber Rutherford of North Alabama, Carley Peterson from Valdosta State and Ashton Washington from West Alabama.

UM will begin the 2007-08 season with exhibition games at Samford University (Nov. 5 - 5:30 p.m.) and at Alabama A&M University (Nov. 7 - 7 p.m.) UM will begin the 2007-08 regular season at home as the Lady Falcons host the UM Coca-Cola Classic, Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17. UM will meet Harding University on Friday (11/16) and Auburn University-Montgomery on Saturday (11/17). The two games in the UM Coca-Cola Classic will begin at 3 p.m.

2007-08 GSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PRE-SEASON COACHES POLL
EAST DIVISION

SCHOOL	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	5TH	6TH	TOTAL
Valdosta State	4	1	1				33
North Alabama	2	1	1	1	1		26
West Georgia		2	2	2			24
West Florida	1	2		1	2		23
West Alabama		1	2	2		1	20
Alabama-Huntsville			1	1	3	1	14
MONTEVALLO					1	5	7

LADY FALCONS ADD FIVE FOR 2007-08

MONTEVALLO (5/23) – The University of Montevallo women's basketball team has added five student-athletes for the 2007-08 season, it has been announced by head coach Roy Dixon.

Kandace Christopher (Attalla), Jamie Graham (Twin Groves, Ark.), Carrie Parrot (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), Kristen Seigenthaler (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) and Christina Shelton (Maylene) will join the Lady Falcons this fall.

Christopher, a 5-10 guard competed for coach John Butts from Etowah County High School. She was a five-year starter, who eclipsed the 1,000 career point plateau and is the all-time assist leader with over 800 assists. This past season, Kandace averaged 10 points, 9.4 assists and 6 rebounds per game, while leading her team to the best record in school history. Kandace made the All-Area team four times and was on the Gadsden Times All-Area team twice during her career. “Kandace will bring to us size and skills at the point guard position." Dixon said. "Kandace has the ability to be a very dominant point guard in our league with her ability to push the ball up the floor, pass, with her being able to look over the defense and score when called on to do so.”

Graham, a 5-9 guard, will transfer to UM from Seminole State College in Seminole, Oklahoma. As a sophomore, she was named Second Team NJCAA All-American, First Team NJCAA All-Region, Region II MVP and First Team All-Conference. She led the team in scoring and rebounding averaging 14.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game, helping the team to a 25-6 record and the Bi-State West conference championship. As a freshman, she led the team in scoring (9.6 ppg) while averaging 6.4 rebounds per game. Jamie was named First Team All-Conference and First Team All-Region. “Jamie brings a lot of experience to our team with her athletic ability and knowledge of the game will be called on to be a leader on the floor through her play." Dixon said. "Her ability to defend the 1, 2, and 3 spot will give us a plus when called on to give us a defensive advantage at one of those position. Jamie is very passionate and intense about the game and will play a very big part in getting the team ready to play.”

Parrot, a 5-11 forward competed for Coach Alan Bush at Siegel High school. She set a school records for most points (1,195), rebounds (779) and field goal percentage (.538) during her four-year career. This past season Carrie led the team in scoring with 13.5 ppg and rebounding with 6.9 rpg. Carrie also led the district in field goal percentage shooting .609. Carrie was name to the 2006-07 All-District 7-AAA team and was a First Team Al- Middle Tennessee selection. “Carrie will be a welcome addition to the post game with her ability to catch the ball and score." Dixon said. "She uses her body well in the post and has probably the best hands I have seen on a freshman. Carrie should see significant playing time in the rotation of the post.”

Seigenthaler, a 5-10 guard and teammate of Parrott at Siegel High School, was a three-year starter. This past season she averaged 10.5 points and 2.4 assists per game, while shooting 47 percent from the 3-point line, and 83 percent from the free-throw line. She was named Honorable Mention DNJ All-Area Team as well as an Second Team All-Distraict 7 AAA selection. “Kristen is a student of the game and will bring to the team much needed consistency on the perimeter." Dixon said. "Kristen is a big guard with the ability to shoot spotted up or off the dribble and her size will make a give us a definite match up advantage on smaller size defenders.”

Shelton, a 5-7 guard from nearby Thompson High school averaged five points, three rebounds and two steals per game, while shooting 39 percent from the 3-point line. “Christina is team player that goes hard every play and plays with a lot of passion and intensity. Dixon said. "Christina has a knack for getting the ball where it needs to go while being a threat from the outside if left alone.”

UM concluded the 2006-07 season at 14-14 overall.

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