Saturday, March 15th, 2008
#2 seed Benedict defeated #7 seed Eckerd 70-49. SIAC Freshman of the Year and SIAC Tournament MVP Michael Holmes added a game high 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the way for Benedict. Bennie Lewis scored 18 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Saturday, March 15th, 2008
The top ranked Delta State women’s basketball team (30-0) defeated Kentucky State University (19-12), 76-35, in the first round of the NCAA Division II South Region Tournament Friday at Walter Sillers Coliseum. The Lady Statesmen continue their perfect season, while advancing to Saturday’s semifinals against the winner of the West Georgia versus Nova Southeastern game. The 34 points scored by KSU also established a new record for fewest points allowed by DSU in an NCAA postseason game.
