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Kayla Brahm and Wilkes are set for the Cruzin Classic Tuesday and Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

LADY COLONELS SET FOR TWO-DAY CRUZIN CLASSIC

12/17/2012 9:44:00 AM

LADY COLONELS SET FOR TWO-DAY CRUZIN CLASSIC

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Wilkes University women's basketball team has experienced its fair share of success on the court through the first eight games of the 2012-13 season going 6-2 including a win over then No. 21 Scranton breaking a 51-game losing streak to the Royals in the process. The six wins also ties the mark set all of last season.

The Lady Colonels look to continue their hot start in the sunny state of Florida as the squad is set to compete in the Cruzin Classic in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday and Wednesday. The road doesn't get much easier as Wilkes faces two squads with winning records matching up against Mary Washington (6-3) Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. before a contest against Curry College (5-2) on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.

Live stats and live video will be available for both contests at the following links:

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Wilkes enters the classic with a 6-2 overall mark and winners of three straight games dating back to a December 3^rd win against Penn State Hazleton (82-40).

Wilkes has been led all year by sophomore sensation Elena Stambone (Jessup, PA/Valley View) who averages 24.5 points and 5.1 rebounds shooting 42.0 percent (68-162) from the field. Her 24.5 points per-game ranks second nationally in NCAA Division III behind Eureka's Caty Eten (25.8 ppg).

Senior Megan Kazmerski (Kingston, PA/Holy Redeemer) follows with 10.4 points and 3.9 rebounds and sits just 50 points away from 1,000 for her career. Sophomore forward Chelsea Brown (Garnet Valley, PA/Garnet Valley) anchors the frontcourt averaging 7.6 points and 5.5 rebounds, while sophomore center Ellen Rich (Hamden, CT/Hamden Hall) adds a team-best 7.4 rebounds and 19 blocks.

Wilkes is averaging 65.6 points per-game while allowing 52.2 points per-contest implementing a full-court pressure defense that causes 22 turnovers per-game.

Mary Washington enters the classic with a 6-3 overall mark after dropping a 51-40 decision at Christopher Newport on Saturday.

The Eagles feature a balanced attack as Sam Partonen leads the offensive attack averaging 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists. Aby Diop contributes 10.3 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Carol Dye adds 9.2 points and 6.8 rebounds.

Mary Washington averages 57.6 points per-game while yielding 51.3 points per-contest through nine games.

Curry College stands 5-2 overall entering the tournament after falling 55-42 at Framingham State on December 8^th.

The duo of Kylie Beltz (13.4 ppg) and Samantha Corcoran (12.1 ppg) lead the Curry offense. Corcoran also adds a team-high 9.1 rebounds from her forward position.

Curry averages 57.9 points per-contest, while giving up 49.0 points per-tilt.

Following the two-day event, Wilkes will be idle through the Christmas holiday before traveling to Huntingdon, Pa. for a non-conference tilt against Juniata College on January 2 at 6:00 p.m.

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