Lady Pioneers Steal Win from Denmark Tech Panthers

SPARTANBURG, SC - The Spartanburg Methodist College Lady Pioneers posted a 78-68 win Thursday night over the Denmark Technical College Panthers.

Sophomore point guard Kendra Brown led the Pioneers' defense in the first half with three steals and help from Freshman guard Starrcree Mixon who nailed two additional steals.

The Pioneers defense kept the Panthers down 18 to 31 at the half.

"The first half was a defensive half for us," said SMC coach Melissa Nafzger.

After the half,  the Pioneers kept the defense strong allowing their offense to have more opportunities to extend the lead. With three more steals by the Pioneers, the shots started to fall and SMC clinched the win.

"The second half was sparked by Kendra's defense and point guard leadership. The team was able to push through inconsistent play and foul trouble throughout the second half by executing off our defense," said Nafzger.

The Lady Pioneers are now 3-1 in Region X and 9-10 overall. They are on the road against Guilford Technical Community College Titans this Saturday.

Spartanburg Methodist College has 14 intercollegiate teams that compete in Region X of the National Junior College Athletic Association, which includes colleges in the Carolinas, Virginia, and West Virginia. The College is in its 99th year of providing quality education to students in a Christian environment.  More than 90 percent of SMC graduates continue their education at other institutions of higher learning.

For more information, contact sports information director Susie Williams at (864) or 587-4008 or (864) 285-7516.