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Late Rally Falls Short for Women's Basketball Against Montreat

Box Score

Charlotte, NC - The Johnson & Wales women's basketball team saw a late second half rally come up short in a 73-65 loss to NAIA opponent Montreat College on Tuesday.

The Wildcats (3-7) trailed by 18 with 7:06 remaining in the third quarter, but were able to climb all the way back and tie the game on a pair of free throws by Precillya Dixon with 3:48 remaining.

Montreat responded with a three-pointer by Niroshka Perez - her only field goal of the game - to reestablish the lead and pull away for the victory.

Donyelle Stuetley led Johnson & Wales with 16 points and six rebounds, while Vanderia Shackleford added 15 points.

The Wildcats struggled in the paint, as Montreat outscored them 40-30 in that area and held a 35-27 rebounding advantage.

Shannon Jackson led Montreat with 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting and nine rebounds.

Johnson & Wales will resume play after the holiday break when they host NCAA Division 3 foe Greensboro College on Jan. 6.  Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Precillya Dixon

#11 Precillya Dixon

G
5' 8"
Junior
Vanderia Shackleford

#20 Vanderia Shackleford

SG/SF
5' 8"
Sophomore
Donyelle Stuetley

#55 Donyelle Stuetley

C
6' 3"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Precillya Dixon

#11 Precillya Dixon

5' 8"
Junior
G
Vanderia Shackleford

#20 Vanderia Shackleford

5' 8"
Sophomore
SG/SF
Donyelle Stuetley

#55 Donyelle Stuetley

6' 3"
Senior
C
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