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Updated at 2:36 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2009

LaTech women's hoops player suspended after shoplifting charge in Hawaii

Associated Press

RUSTON, La. — Louisiana Tech freshman guard Kiara Young faces charges of shoplifting and team officials say she has been suspended indefinitely.

Sports information director Malcolm Butler confirmed Tuesday that Young was charged with shoplifting during the team's visit Sunday to Hawaii. Specific details about the alleged theft were not released. Team officials said they would not comment further until an investigation was complete.

Young, of Rogersville, Ala., scored six points and had three rebounds in 11 minutes of play for the Lady Techsters who beat Hawaii, 89-71.