From Pfeiffer Sports Information

MISENHEIMER, NC (November 18, 2006) --- Pfeiffer women's basketball team dominated Milligan College in their home opener Saturday afternoon by a score of 86-66.

Tamara Clay scored 29 points to lead the Falcons (2-0). Pfeiffer's pressure defense held the Buffaloes to 32% shooting and forced 22 turnovers.

Pfeiffer controlled the game from the opening tap and never trailed during the contest. Tamara Clay set the pace for the Falcons with her outstanding defense starting numerous fast breaks as the Falcons capitalized with 18 points off of 15 Buffaloes’ turnovers. Clay had 6 steals in the first half. Raven Truslow controlled the inside scoring 11 first half points and grabbing four rebounds. Milligan shot only 28% from the floor as the Falcons pulled away to a 19 point halftime lead. 

The Falcons did not let up at the start of the second half. Their pressure defense again led to several fast breaks and the Falcons stretched their lead to 35, 75-40, at one point. Milligan fought back thanks to 4-8 shooting from beyond the arc and numerous offensive rebounds but could never get the Falcon lead to under 20.  Pfeiffer ended up with an 86-66 victory.

Pfeiffer was led by Clay's 29 points and 8 steals. Lauren Brittingham scored 22, including hitting 4 of 5 three point shots. Truslow finished with 17 points and 8 rebounds.  Cathi Kennings dished out 5 assists.

Candace Shelton led Milligan with 10 points and Rikki Baughman pulled down 13 rebounds. Pfeiffer shot 51% from the field for the game while Milligan shot 32%. Milligan outrebounded Pfeiffer 40-37 for the game.

Pfeiffer will return to action Tuesday when they open conference play by hosting Mount Olive at 5:30 p.m.

Milligan (0-3) will play at Tennessee Temple University Monday evening at 7:00 p.m.