By Adrian Ferguson, LC SID

City Rivalry Ends in a 73-66 Emotional Victory:

Free Throws Makes the Difference for Catawba

Salisbury, NC - What do you do on a night where most activities around Salisbury are shutdown due to the remains of a wintry mix? Well, Catawba College women’s basketball team met Livingstone’s in New Trent Gymnasium. The rescheduled match-up comes from the Winter Storm 2002 that knocked out power all around the area. A small crowd of snow-goers watched an intense game where the score went up and down like a roller coaster. Catawba held a slim 37-32 advantage at the half and an emotional 73-66 victory at the end.

Livingstone and Catawba played a very emotional game. Former Salisbury High standout Sherree Gillespie did the tango with the Lady Indians’ Danyel Locklear. Step-for-step, the two wrestled for every loose ball, hustled on every play, and battled as if it was personal. The spirit of the two filled the atmosphere and spread amongst their teammates. With 11:05 on the clock, Angela Thomas and Kautelza Richards combined with Gillespie to go on a 13-5 run in a four-minute time span and hold the lead for the Lady Blue Bears for much of the second half. Locklear received help from Ashley Cox and Christina Carmon. The two combined to regain the lead for the Lady Indians and keep it for the remainder of the game.

The game was balanced with talent as the score was tied four times. Catawba dominated at the charity stripe connecting 22 of 23. Sherree Gillespie led the game with 25 points while Kautelza Richards and Angela Thomas both scored 15. Danyel Locklear (of Catawba) performed a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Ashley Cox hit 14 points while Lynn Morancie and Dorthell Little scored 12 and 10 respectfully.

Livingstone will host Saint Augustine’s College Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Blue Bears will honor its seniors prior the men’s contest.

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