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Title Dreams End Against Anderson

DUE WEST, SC – Coker’s improbable run to the CVAC championship game ended Saturday afternoon with a 78-63 loss to Anderson College in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras had no answer for conference Freshman of the Year Lashonda Chiles, who recorded 28 points, five rebounds, four assists and was named Tournament MVP.

 

Cobras Headed To Championship Game

Coker’s women’s basketball team defeated top-seeded Barton College 83-75 Friday afternoon to advance to the CVAC Championship game for the first time since 1998.  The Cobras shot a blistering 67 percent in the second half to pull out the upset at Belk Arena on the campus of Erskine College.

 

Cobras Guaranteed Second-Round Home Game

With their 67-57 win over Erskine College on Monday night and a loss by Lees-McRae the Coker College women's basketball team has secured a first-round bye in the CVAC tournament and will host either Lees-McRae or Erskine next Wednesday night at 7:00 PM.

 

Chandler Stands Out On Senior Night,

Hemingway Gets 1000th Career Point

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker clinched a first round bye in the CVAC tournament with a 67-57 win over Erskine College Monday night in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras are assured at least the fourth or fifth seed and now stand at 16-9 overall and 12-6 in the conference.  Erskine dips under .500 at 12-13 and 8-10 in the CVAC.Box Score

 

Anderson Too Much For Struggling Cobras

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker had a rough outing Saturday afternoon in a 86-67 loss to Anderson in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras now stand at 15-9 overall and 11-6 in the CVAC, while the Lady Trojans improve to 18-6 and 13-4 in the CVAC.  Box Score

 

Davis Scores 1000th Point in Win Over Limestone

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker’s women’s basketball team overcame a sluggish first half to defeat Limestone 59-47 Thursday night.  Senior Selena Davis scored her 1,000^th career point in the win on a three-pointer in the second half.  The Cobras improve to 15-8 overall and 11-5 in the CVAC, while the Saints drop to 3-19 and 2-16.  Box Score

 

Cobras Overcome St. Andrews

LAURINBURG, NC – Coker’s women’s basketball team got back on track with a 65-57 victory at St. Andrews Presbyterian College Monday night.  The Cobras won by getting to the foul line and out-rebounding the Knights 38-32.   Coker drops to 14-8 overall and 10-5 in the CVAC, while St. Andrews falls to 10-13, 7-9 in the CVAC. Box Score

 

Coker Misses Opportunity In 88-82 Loss

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker’s women’s basketball team missed an opportunity for an important CVAC win, struggling down the stretch of an 88-82 loss to Belmont Abbey.  The Cobras drop to 13-8, 9-5 in the conference, while BAC improves to 14-8 overall and 11-4 in the CVAC.  Box Score

 

Chandler Leads Cobras Over Limestone

GAFFNEY, SC – Coker College’s women’s basketball team got back to their winning ways Thursday night on the road at Limestone College beating the Saints 70-57 in Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference action. The win runs the Cobras’ record to 13-7 overall and 9-4 in the CVAC, while Limestone drops to 6-14 overall and 5-8 in conference play. 

 

Hemingway Named CVAC Player of the Week

THOMASVILLE, NC - Shamae Hemingway of Coker College has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference women’s basketball Player of the Week for the second week this season.  Hemingway helped the Cobras run their winning streak to a school record eight consecutive games with three wins this week.

 

Cobras Streak Halted At Barton

WILSON, NC – Coker’s eight-game winning streak came to an end Monday night in a 71-62 loss at Barton in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras led for the majority of the game but faded down the stretch, scoring only three points in the final three minutes of play.  Coker drops to 12-7 overall and 8-4 in the CVAC, while Barton improves to 17-3, 13-1 in the conference. Box Score

 

Cobras Streak Reaches Seven

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker ran its winning streak to seven games Thursday night with a 75-62 win over Mt. Olive in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras stayed in front of the Lady Trojans by hitting 28-31 foul shots, a 90 percent rate.  The Cobras improve to 11-6 and 7-3 in the CVAC, while MOC drops to 7-10 and 3-8 in the conference. Box Score

 

Cobras Earn Sixth Consecutive Win

MISENHEIMER, NC – Coker erased an eight point halftime deficit with a dominating performance in the second period to defeat Pfeiffer University 69-49 Monday night in women’s collegiate basketball. Coker scored 47 points in the second half, only two less than the Falcons scored all game.  Coker’s win streak reaches six games and the team now stands at 10-6 on the year and 6-3 in the CVAC. Box Score

 

Cobras Win 5th Straight

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker pulled out a thrilling 74-68 victory over Lees-McRae College Saturday afternoon in women’s collegiate basketball.  Senior Leanne Chandler came up big down the stretch, scoring six of CC’s final 11 points as they outscored the Bobcats 13-2 in the last four minutes.  The Cobras keep rolling along with their 5^th consecutive win, and improve to 9-6 and 5-3 in the CVAC, while LMC drops to 8-8 and 5-4 in the conference.  Box Score

 

Coker Creeps Into National Rankings

Coker's women's basketball team is ranked second in the country in rebounding margin per game.  The Cobras, averaging 49.2 rebounds per contest, hold a commanding advantage of 12.7 more per game over their contestants.  Coker's field goal percentage defense is ranked 19th allowing opponents to convert on 35.1 percent of their chances. Junior forward Shame Hemingway is ranked 11th in rebounds per game with an 11.3 average.

 

Cobras Take Third Consecutive Victory

DUE WEST, SC – Coker earned its third consecutive victory Thursday evening with a 69-60 decision at Erskine College in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras shot 54 percent from the field and outrebounded the Flying Fleet by six to surge to victory.  Coker surpasses the .500 mark again at 7-6 on the year and 4-3 in the CVAC, while EC drops to 7-6 overall and 3-3 in the conference.  Box Score

 

Cobras Cruise to 75-53 Victory

HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker took advantage its size inside Monday night in a 75-53 victory over St. Andrews Presbyterian College in women’s collegiate basketball.  Both teams struggled shooting the ball but Coker held a major advantage on the boards, out-rebounding their foes 62-31, equaling second chance points.  The Cobras improve to 6-6 and 3-3 in the CVAC, while SAPC drops to 3-10 overall and 1-6 in the conference. Box Score

 

Cobras Roll Over Queens

CHARLOTTE, NC – Coker rebounded from consecutive losses with a 72-55 conference road win at Queen’s University of Charlotte Saturday evening.  The Cobras pounded the boards on a night when both teams struggled from the field, hauling in 58 rebounds to the Royals 47.  Coker improves to 5-6 on the year and 2-3 in the conference, while Queens falls to 6-6 overall and 3-2 in the CVAC. Box Score

 

Cobras Upset Bid Falls Short

Hartsville, SC – Coker played the CVAC leading Barton Bulldogs even but couldn’t grab two crucial rebounds in the final minute, leading to a 72-68 loss in women’s collegiate basketball.  There were 14 lead changes in the game but BC took the final lead and held on for the victory.  CC falls to 4-6 overall and 1-3 in the CVAC, while Barton improves to 9-2 and a perfect 5-0 in conference. Box Score

 

Cobras Trimmed At Belmont Abbey

Belmont, NC – Coker came up short 70-64 at CVAC rival Belmont Abbey Monday night in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras stayed close the whole game but couldn’t pull out a road victory against the Crusaders.  Coker falls to 4-5 on the year and 1-2 in the conference, while BAC improves to 5-5 and 2-1 in the CVAC. Box Score

 

 

Cobras Ground Falcons

Hartsville, SC – Coker earned it’s first CVAC victory of the season with a compelling 61-53 victory over visiting Pfeiffer University Saturday afternoon in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras limited their turnovers to 14 and used height inside to grind out the victory.  CC improves to 4-4 on the year and 1-1 in the CVAC, while Pfeiffer drops to 4-6 overall and 0-3 in conference.  Box Score

 

Cobras Fall At Coastal Carolina

Conway, SC - Coastal Carolina University senior Cyndie Troutman had a career-high 23 points and teammate Whitney Shearer hit three big three-pointers in the second half as the CCU women’s basketball team (6-5) held off a stubborn Coker College (3-4) squad 75-58. Box Score

 

 

Wednesday's Game To Be Stats Cast

Hartsville, SC – Live Stats from Coker's game at NCAA Division I Coastal Carolina on January 7 will be available on the Chanticleer's website.  Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 PM. 

 

Poor Shooting Dooms Cobras

Orlando, FL – Coker lost its second game at the Disney Holiday Classic 56-50 Monday morning in women's collegiate basketball.  The Cobras corralled a school-record 71 rebounds in the game but 27 percent shooting and 23 turnovers were too much to overcome.  Coker falls to 3-3 on the year. Box Score

 

Cobras Flat At Disney Classic

Orlando, FL – Coker fell 67-51 to Davis & Elkins College Sunday afternoon at the Disney Holiday Classic in women's collegiate basketball.  The Cobras were unable to overcome a woeful first half in which they scored only 17 points.  Coker falls to 3-2 on the year while D&E improves to 3-4. Box Score

 

Davis Leads Coker In Loss To Anderson

Anderson, SC – Coker dropped its first game of the season 84-72 at Anderson College Saturday afternoon in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras came out flat and only held the lead for 1:28 of the game, coming at the end of the first half.  Coker falls to 3-1 on the year and 0-1 in the conference, while Anderson improves to 3-2 and 1-1 in the CVAC. Box Score

 

Cobras Rout Allen University

Columbia, SC – The Coker Women won for the third consecutive time Wednesday night, defeating Allen University 57-32 in women’s collegiate basketball.    The Cobras dominated from start to finish and experienced only minor problems to escape Allen victorious.  The Cobras improve to 3-0 on the young season with the win. Box Score

 

Hemingway Named CVAC Player of the Week

Thomasville, NC-  Senior Shamae Hemingway of Coker College (2-0 overall, 0-0 CVAC) has been selected as the NCAA Division II Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference women’s basketball Player of the Week.  Hemingway has been a key component in the Cobras 2-0 start.  The Conway, SC native is averaging 18.5 points and 13 rebounds per game on 50 percent shooting thus far.  Shamae helped Coker earn a tough 68-58 win at Southern Wesleyan in the first game on the season when foul trouble in the front-court put the Cobras in a difficult situation.  Hemingway leads the CVAC in rebounding (13 RPG) and blocks (2.5 BPG).

 

Cobras Cruise Past Newberry

Hartsville, SC – The Coker women won their 2003 home opener versus Newberry College Monday night, 77-48 in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras lead from start to finish and won for the second consecutive time.  The Cobras improve to 2-0 on the season while the Indians drop to 2-2. Box Score

 

Home Games To Be Stats Cast Live On Internet

The Coker men's and women's home basketball games will be broadcast live on the internet courtesy of CyberSports USA.  Prior to the start of each game follow the link provided and click on the "Today's Webcast" link and select Coker.  In addition to keeping up with live Cobra action, each Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference will be broadcast as well.  www.cybersportsusa.com

 

Cobras Open Up 2003 Season with a Win

Central, SC – The Coker Women spoiled Southern Wesleyan University’s home opener Saturday with a 68-58 win in women’s collegiate basketball.  The Cobras improve to 1-0 on the season while the Warriors drop to 1-2. Senior Shamae Hemingway led the Cobras with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Box Score

 

Cobras Improvement 7th Most In 2002-03

Hartsville, SC - The Coker College women's basketball team is excited over its recent recognition of last season's accomplishments.  The NCAA Statistics Office recently announced the Division II national rankings for the most improved teams during the 2002-2003 season.  The Cobras finished the year as the #7 most improved team in the country, moving from a 3-23 record in 2001-2002 to an 11-16 finish in 2002-2003.  Coker has all of its starters returning for the 2003-2004 campaign, and hopes to continue this successful rebuilding process.