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CLOSER, BUT STILL JUST OUT OF REACH - CEDAR CREST FALLS TO ST. ELIZABETH A SECOND TIME

Allentown, PA (November 27, 2007) – Meeting for the second time in a span of just three games, Cedar Crest looked to avenge their only loss and knock the College of St. Elizabeth off their undefeated perch. But though the margin was closer this time around, the Falcons were once again frustrated by the Eagles, losing 69-62 at home. Meeting just ten days ago, the Eagles had won 62-52.

Thanks to some Thanksgiving break rustiness, including shooting four for 10 from the line, Cedar Crest struggled early. In contrast to the 10 point lead the Falcons enjoyed at the half of their first meeting, this time around they found themselves in a 14 point hole at the break.

But with a chance to regroup and catch their breath in the locker room, an energized Cedar Crest squad turned the tables on the Eagles in the second half. They outscored the visitors by seven and held their shooting percentage to just 30%. The Falcons cut the lead to five points on several possessions late in the game, but St. Elizabeth shot 81% from the line to overcome the hosts' attempts to trade fouls for points.

Sophomore Kelly Oakes continues to shine with 14 rebounds and 16 points for her fourth consecutive double-double. Freshman Keri Lasky, held to just four points in the first half, had the hot hand in the second half to finish with 15. Leann Wallower had 11 points and Sarah Cambell had nine points and nine rebounds.

For the visiting Eagles, Sarah Kozlowski, who has already earned two tournament MVP awards this season, led all scorers with 19.

The Falcons' record is now 2-2, and they begin Pennsylvania Athletic Conference play by hosting last year's conference champion Gwynedd-Mercy on Thursday.

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