Shippensburg’s Kasey Gardner Named PSAC Western Division Rookie of the Week
Nov. 20, 2007
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - Freshman forward Kasey
Gardner (Sharpsville/Sharpsville) was named the PSAC Western Division Rookie of the
Week on Tuesday afternoon after averaging 12 points and 5.5 rebounds for the
Lady Raiders in last week’s Wolf’s Bus Lines Tournament.
In an 89-71 victory over Tiffin on Friday, Gardner was one of four Shippensburg
players in double figures, totaling 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists
and three steals. She also led the team with 37 minutes on the court.
On Saturday, Gardner narrowly missed double figures in scoring, recording eight
points to go along with four rebounds. For the season, she is third on the
team in points with 24 and second in rebounds with 11.
Shippensburg will continue its season-opening five-game home stand on Sunday,
when former Lady Raider assistant coach Sasha Palmer brings the Lady Cats of
Pittsburgh-Johnstown into Heiges Field House for an afternoon contest. Game
time from Heiges Field House is set for 3:00 p.m.
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