March 1, 2008

Concordia College Selma - Back to Back Women's Basketball National Champions

BROKEN ARROW, OKLA. -- Tournament MVP Santana Seay scored 29 points and hauled in eight rebounds, while All-Tournament selection Deshawn Butler added 10 points and 10 rebounds as Concordia-Selma defeated Philander Smith 65-60 to repeat as USCAA National Champions on Saturday night.

Concordia hit 51.1% from the field for the game (23-of-45) while holding Philander Smith to 21-of-60 from the floor (35%).  The Lady Hornets defeated Southern Virginia in the 2007 championship game and knocked them off in the semifinals to advance to the title game.

Philander Smith was paced by All-Tournament selection Chloe Williams with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Meisha Williams added 14 and Brianna Austin scored 12 for the Lady Panthers who trailed 25-21 at halftime.

2008 USCAA ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

Katie Fleetwood - Robert Morris-Springfield
Brianne Miles - Spalding
Lynette Adams-Schroeder - Southern Va.
Chloe Williams - Philander Smith
Deshawn Butler - Concordia
Santana Seay - Concordia - Tournament MVP