Updated at 8:51 p.m., Saturday, December 16, 2006
Chattanooga fends off Hawai'i in basketball
Advertiser Staff
Alex Anderson scored 18 points and converted a key layup in the final minutes as Chattanooga fended off Hawai'i, 65-62, in the Paradise Classic title game tonight at the Stan Sherriff Center.Anderson's layup extended the Lady Mocs' lead to 65-59 with 1:52 left.
Hawai'i's Pam Tambini hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key to cut the deficit to 65-62 with 1:01 remaining, and Janevia Taylor missed a desperation 3 from the top of the key under pressure by Anderson that would have tied the game with 4 ticks left.
Tambini scored a game-high 22 points and four assists, and Taylor added 17 points, five rebounds, and four steals for Hawai'i (5-5). UH center Brittany Grice had 12 points and four rebounds.
Shanara Hollinquest had 14 points and nine rebounds, and Laura Hall added 12 points and four assists for Chattanooga (6-4).
In the consolation game, Evansville beat Portland State 87-81.
