Jan. 4, 2007
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 WirthCHRISTINA WIRTH Sophomore G/F Mesa, Ariz. 11.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg Christina Wirth produced an almost perfect night from the field Thursday. Check out her stat line: 10-11 FG, 4-4 3PG, 24 points (career-high). With Wirth on fire, plus another gutsy performance by VU’s senior leadership, the Commodores had no trouble getting past #20 Arkansas to move to 1-0 in the SEC. Don’t forget- “Jam the Gym” is January 14 vs. Florida. Tickets are only $1. We need a packed house in Memorial, so bring your family and friends to watch the #10 ‘Dores take on the Gators. Call 615.322.GOLD for tickets. |
JAM THE GYM: January 14 vs. Florida – Tickets Only $1.00
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sophomore Christina Wirth scored a career-high 24 points and senior Carla Thomas had a double-double to lead No. 11/10 Vanderbilt to a convincing 98-61 win over No. 20/23 Arkansas in the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball opener for both schools, Thursday night at Memorial Gymnasium.
Wirth’s 24 points came in only 11 shots, as the Mesa, Ariz., native misfired only once on the evening and hit all four of her three-point attempts. Her 10-of-11 performance from the field marks the best shooting night for an SEC player this season.
Wirth led five Commodores in double-figures. Senior Caroline Williams scored 15 points on 3-of-3 shooting from behind-the-arc. Senior Dee Davis added 13 points and seven assists, while Thomas posted 12 points and 14 rebounds. Sophomore Jennifer Risper scored 10 points, one off her career high.
Vanderbilt’s defense held Arkansas to a season-low 30% from the field, while the Commodores were unstoppable offensively. The Dores made 62% of their field goals and 69% of their three-point attempts.
Donica Cosby scored a team-high 15 points for the Lady Razorbacks coming off the bench. She was the only Lady’Back in double-digits.
The 37-point victory marked Vanderbilt’s largest margin in conference play since defeating Mississippi State, 87-48, on Jan. 12, 2005.
This weekend, the Commodores will face their first SEC road opponent, travelling to Oxford, Miss., to face Ole Miss on Sunday, Jan. 7. The game, which will be televised live by Fox Sports South, is scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. CT tip.
