Wednesday, January 30, 2008

TUSCULUM RANKED NINTH IN NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION POLL

INDIANAPOLIS --- The Tusculum College women’s basketball team is listed ninth in this year’s inaugural NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region rankings announced officials Wednesday.

The Pioneers (15-3, 5-1 in South Atlantic Conference) have won 10 of its 13 in-region games entering Wednesday league tilt with Mars Hill.

Francis Marion, Clayton State, North Georgia, Wingate and Columbus State comprise the top five, while Lander, Augusta State, USC Aiken, Tusculum and Johnson C. Smith round out the 10 teams ranked.

Following Wednesday’s game with Mars Hill, the Pioneers will be back in action on Saturday when they host Lenoir-Rhyne for a 2 p.m. contest.

- NCAA –

NCAA II South Atlantic Region Rankings
Rk.	Team
1	Francis Marion
2	Clayton State
3	North Georgia
4	Wingate
5	Columbus State
6	Lander
7	Augusta State
8	USC Aiken
9	TUSCULUM
10	Johnson C. Smith