VIRGINIA UNION LADY PANTHERS DEFEAT ECSU LADY VIKINGS 65-58 :: Freeman Scores a Career High as ECSU Falls in Regular Season Finale

Feb. 22, 2008

RICHMOND, VA- Elizabeth City State sophomore guard Joyce Freeman scored a career high 20 points in the Lady Vikings' 65-58 loss to Virginia Union University Thursday evening at Barco-Stevens Hall.

The Lady Panthers improve to 3-22 on the season and earn the series sweep over ECSU for 2007-2008. Three Lady Panthers netted double figures with All-CIAA forward Katchona Johnson leading the way with a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds. Ashley Hill added 15 points while Keisha Futrell added 13.

The Lady Vikings held an 8-point advantage with 9:07 remaining but suffered through a five minute scoring drought where they were outscored 15-3 allowing the Lady Panthers to take a 59-58 lead with 1:24 left to play. ECSU did not score again from the field while Virginia Union went 6-for-6 from the charity stripe down the stretch to seal the win. Joyce Freeman scored a career high 20 points while senior Christina Hager also netted a career best 19 points.

The Lady Vikings will return to action on Monday, February 25th at the 2008 CIAA Tournament in Charlotte, NC. For more information on ECSU Athletics, visit www.ecsuvikings.com.