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WALLOWER EXPLODES FOR 23 POINTS TO LEAD CEDAR CREST OVER IMMACULATA IN PAC ACTION

Immaculata, PA (February 9, 2008) – Despite trailing by eight at the half, Cedar Crest held the Mighty Macs to just 15 points in the second half en route to a 57-45 win in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference action on Saturday afternoon in Alumnae Hall. Freshman Leann Wallower posted a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead all scorers.

After trailing by as many as 10 in the first half, Cedar Crest took the lead for good just over six minutes into the second half during an 18-2 run. Sophomore Kelly Oakes posted her 12th double-double of the season with 12 points and a game-high 17 rebounds. She also added a game-high five assists. Junior Sarah Campbell had a career-game with 16 points and five rebounds, while freshman Kelley Cipriani grabbed six boards.

Uncharacteristically, Cedar Crest was outrebounded by the Macs but led in points off turnovers by a 17-0 margin. Stephanie Stripe led Immaculata with 15 points.

The Falcons improve to 6-15 overall (1-12 PAC) on the season, while Immaculata University falls to 4-17 overall (2-10 PAC).

Cedar Crest will return to action when they host Penn State Berks on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m.

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