Steve Finkernagel

LADY COLONELS TRAVEL TO DESALES SATURDAY IN FREEDOM MATCHUP

12/2/2011 9:25:00 AM

(Complete Game Notes)

LADY COLONELS TRAVEL TO DESALES SATURDAY IN FREEDOM MATCHUP

Wilkes Lady Colonels (3-2, 0-1 freedom) vs. DeSales Bulldogs (2-2, 1-0 freedom)
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 1:00 P.M.
Center Valley, PA / Billera Hall

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AT A GLANCE
Wilkes travels to Freedom rival DeSales University for their second Freedom contest of the season. DeSales leads the all-time series between the two schools 29-2 taking the last 28 straight games against the Lady Colonels. Wilkes' last win over DeSales came on January 16, 1993 in a 74-63 home win. Last season, the Bulldogs swept the season series taking both games by an average of 30+ points.

LAST TIME OUT
Wilkes suffered their second straight loss of the 2011-12 campaign dropping their Freedom opener against Misericordia University 81-60 at the Marts Center Wednesday night.

Wilkes was led by Megan Kazmerski (Kingston, PA/Holy Redeemer) who finished with a season-high 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting on the night. The junior guard also added two steals, one rebound, and one assist. Elena Stambone (Jessup, PA/Valley View) followed with 14 points adding four steals, three rebounds, and one helper.

Chelsea Brown (Garnet Valley, PA/Garnet Valley) grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds, seven defensive and three offensive. Amanda Pawlowski (Nanticoke, PA/Holy Redeemer) ran the Lady Colonel offense finishing with a team-best six assists.

Wilkes was outrebounded 53-31 (-22) in the loss while being outscored 18-4 in the paint.

THE CAPTAINS
The Lady Colonels are captained by Whitney Connelly and Amanda Pawlowski (Nanticoke, PA/Holy Redeemer).

Connolly brings her all-around game back to the Lady Colonels for her final season, as she has 79 games and 53 starts under her belt. For the season, Connolly averages 7.4 ppg and 2.0 rpg shooting 69.2 percent (9-13) from the charity stripe.

Pawlowski, a junior captain, is also one of the most experienced Lady Colonels. Playing in 54 career games earning 53 starts, she has logged over 1,520 minutes on the court for Wilkes. Pawlowski is the floor general for Wilkes averaging 5.8 apg through five contests.

THE SCORER
Kazmerski led the Lady Colonels in scoring as a freshman scoring 11.5 ppg in her 26.6 mpg of action, then followed that ranking second on the team last year at 11.4 ppg in 31.1 mpg of play. She hit double figures 19 times during the season, including the final seven contests.

With a 34.3 FG%, Kazmerski went 111-324 from the floor and also led the team with 7.5 rpg, including 153 defensive boards (6.1 pg).

Kazmerski jumped out to a quick start this season averaging 12.2 ppg and 5.8 rpg. She registered her first double-double of the year pouring in 18 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in the win at Keystone two weeks ago. Kazmerski posted a season-high 21 points shooting 8-for-13 from the floor and 5-for-9 from beyond the arc in the defeat against Misericordia on Wednesday. She has hit double figures in scoring three times this season.

ALL-AROUND
One of the most versatile players for the Lady Colonels, Connelly has been a major contributor on both ends of the floor this season.

Connelly, the lone senior on this year's squad, has taken a large leadership role for Wilkes in the backcourt. She averages 7.4 ppg and 2.0 rpg starting all five contests at shooting guard for Wilkes. She possesses the ability to break down defenders and create scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. Connolly has hit 40.0 percent (14-35) of her shots from the field in 19.8 mpg.

RUNNING THE POINT
A 23-game starter as a sophomore last year, Pawlowski returns to the point for the Lady Colonels this year.

Pawlowski registered four or more assists in every contest thus far this season for Wilkes. For the season, she is averaging 3.0 points, 5.8 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per-contest.

ROOKIE RUNNING WILD
Stambone is off to a great start in a Wilkes uniform topping the squad with 12.4 ppg and 1.6 rpg. She is shooting 40.0 percent (24-60) from the field and 25.9 percent (7-27) from three-point range in 18.4 mpg off the bench for the Lady Colonels. She has reached double figures in three games, pouring in a career-high 19 points in the win over PSU Wilkes-Barre.

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