HAMMOND, Louisiana -- Southeastern Louisiana senior guards Amber Crenshaw and Jessica Sommers combined for seven of the Lady Lions' season-high nine three-point field goals, but Florida A&M countered with an efficient offensive performance to defeat Southeastern, 85-63, on the final day of the Southeastern Christmas Classic Saturday night at the University Center.Sommers led Southeastern with a career-high 14 points, after hitting four three-pointers in the contest. Crenshaw added 10 points after hitting three attempts from behind the arc.
Senior guards Latoria Holder and Kelli Jenkins hit the other treys for the Lady Lions. Holder led Southeastern with three steals, while Jenkins dished out a game-high six assists.
For the second straight game, Southeastern junior forward Aja Gibson posted a double-double. The Somerville, Tenn. native netted 12 points and pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds.
Despite the efforts of Gibson, FAMU held a dominant 50-35 advantage on the boards. The Lady Rattlers also featured a balanced offensive attack, as sophomore guard Kimberly Sparkman put in a game-high 23 points to lead four players in double figures.
Senior post Qiana Donald (17 points), senior guard Tameka McKelton (15 points) and junior guard Keturah Martin (10 points) were the other top scorers for FAMU, who also got nine points apiece from senior forward Antonia Bennett and freshman wing Jaleesa Blue. Blue led FAMU with 10 rebounds, while Donald grabbed nine.
2011-12 Southeastern Christmas Classic
Friday, December 16
Florida A&M 77, Northwestern State 53Alcorn State 62, Southeastern Louisiana 54
Saturday, December 17
Alcorn State 70, Northwestern State 60
Florida A&M 85, Southeastern Louisiana 63
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