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Henderson State women win tournament

Henderson State (5-1) won the West Florida Thanksgiving Classic on Saturday with a 62-57 victory over South Carolina-Aiken in Pensacola, Fla.

The Lady Reddies forced 21 turnovers and scored 28 points in transition.

Gianna Woods was named tournament MVP. She led Henderson State with 13 points and 14 rebounds.

Ozarks men, women improve

Ozarks’ men (3-2, 1-0 American Southwest Conference) beat Sul Ross State (Texas) 79-68 Saturday in Clarksville.

Shawn Curtis and Andre Williams each scored 14 points for Ozarks.

Ozarks’ women (5-0, 1-0) are undefeated through their first five games for the first time since 1996 after beating Sul Ross State 93-49.

Sabrina Goddard led Ozarks with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Ally Goddard added 17 points.

Harding men, women win

Harding’s men (4-1) beat West Georgia 79-65 Saturday in Carollton, Ga. Stephen Blake led Harding with 14 points.

Harding’s women (3-1) beat West Georgia 66-46. Junior guard Sierra Rollins led Harding with 17 points. Kallie Bartee added 10 points.

Arkansas Baptist women lose

Arkansas Baptist (6-3) lost to Odessa (Texas) 84-74 Saturday at the Odessa Classic.

Jalisa Montgomery led Arkansas Baptist with 14 points.

Ouachita Baptist women win on road

Ouachita Baptist (3-1) beat Texas A&M-Commerce 83-61 Friday at the Mary Jane Gilbert Classic in Monticello.

Ouachita Baptist bench players scored 40 points. Texas A&MCommerce had 31 turnovers.

Nashia James led Ouachita Baptist with 17 points. Bianca Stevenson added 12 points.

Sports, Pages 41 on 11/28/2010

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