November 24, 2002
NYIT Defeats Alderson-Broaddus In Consolation Round Of Lock Haven Tournament
Gordon Named to All-Tournament
Team
Lock Haven, PA: A back-and-forth tussle for the win in the Carol Eckman
Classic Consolation game ended in the favor of the Lady Bears from New York
Institute of Technology, 82-71, over Alderson-Broaddus College. The Lady Bears
overcame a 45-41 halftime deficit and after six second-half lead changes, took
over for good at the six-minute mark before the 11-point victory. Five NYIT
players registered double-figure scoring, led by 17 points and 13 rebounds by
Georgia Gordon. Gordon, who averaged a double-double for the tournament,
received All-Tournament honors. Tamika Cox added 16 points and eight boards, while Christina
Papadopoulou contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds. Leading Alderson-Broaddus
was Lisa Davis with 19 points, including five three-pointers.