Past Seasons - Basketball
Featured Athlete of the Month-Jojo Hall (Basketball)
Jojo scored 52 points in three games in December for an average of 17.3 points per game. She led Salem to a 1-2 record in December and an exciting comeback win at home against Peace. She also added 1.3 assists per game, 2 steals per game, and she average 76% from the foul line in December.
Salem's Shamaz Denerson Named GSAC Women's Basketball Player Of The Week
LaGrange, GA -- The Great South Athletic Conference has named Shamaz Denerson of Salem College its Player of the Week in women's basketball for the week ending December 12. Denerson claims the honor for the first time this season while racking up the second for the Salem Spirits in 2010-11.
Basketball defeats Peace in overtime thriller
The Salem College basketball team defeated Peace College 73-68 in an overtime thriller tonight at Salem Gym. This was the first home victory for Salem against Peace in three years. Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) led the Spirits with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Salem improves to 2-5 overall on the season, and Peace falls to 4-4.
Basketball drops two away conference games this weekend
The Salem College basketball team lost two Great South Athletic Conference (GSAC) away games this weekend. The Spirits fell to Huntingdon in Alabama 67-64. They lost this afternoon to LaGrange 100-70. Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) led Salem with 17 points in the game today. Salem falls to 1-5 on the season and to 1-2 in the GSAC.
GSAC Names Kelsey Rector Player Of The Week For Women's Basketball
The Great South Athletic Conference office has announced its Player of the Week honoree in women's basketball for the week ending November 21 with Kelsey Rector of Salem College taking home the award.
Basketball earns first win of the season against Spelman
The Salem College basketball team earned their first win of the season in a 60-51 come from behind thriller against Spelman College. Kelsey Rector (State Road, NC) led the Spirits with 23 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in the game. Salem improves to 1-3 with the win, and to 1-0 in the Great South Athletic Conference.
Salem loses to Hartwick and Rector selected to all-tourney team
The Salem College basketball team lost in the third-place game against Hartwick College, 77-56, in the Jackie Ammons Tournament hosted by Peace College. Kelsey Rector (State Road, NC) finished with 13 points and was selected to the all-tournament team. Salem falls to 0-3 with the loss.
Basketball loses in Jackie Ammons Tournament to Maine Maritime
The Salem College basketball team lost in the first round of the Jackie Ammons Tournament hosted by Peace College against Maine Maritime, 77-42. Kelsey Rector (State Road, NC) led the Spirits with 16 points. Salem drops to 0-2 on the season.
