Basketball News
Chapman High's Henderson commits to play basketball at Salem
The Salem College basketball program is happy to announce that Zy Henderson from Chapman High School in Inman, South Carolina has committed to attend Salem this fall. In her junior and senior seasons, Zy was selected to the all-region team, received the team's Defensive Player Award and was among top area leaders in steals and assists.
Oberlin High's Lollis commits to play basketball at Salem
The Salem College basketball program is pleased to announce that Kristal Lollis has committed to attend Salem this fall. Lollis played at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Louisiana. She averaged 12 points, five steals and four assists per game and was a senior leader on her team. Lollis was honored as a Second Team All-District Player.
2011-2012 Basketball Schedule
The Salem College basketball team has released their 2011-2012 schedule.
Hopewell High's Summerville commits to play basketball at Salem
The Salem College basketball program is excited to announce that Karoline Summerville has committed to attend Salem this fall. Summerville played four years for I-Meck 4A Hopewell High School in Huntersville, NC.
Denerson named to NCCSIA All-State Second Team for basketball
Eleven players representing ten different North Carolina Colleges and Universities have been named to the 2010-11 North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) College Division All-State Teams. Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) of Salem College was selected to the College Division All-State Second Team.
Shamaz Denerson named to GSAC All-Conference Team
The Great South Athletic Conference announced its 2010-11 women’s basketball All-Conference awards earlier today with Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) representing Salem on the All-Conference team. She averaged 15.0 points and 8.1 rebounds per game this season. Jojo Hall was also selected to the GSAC All-Academic Team. Sarah Wright (Siler City, NC) represented Salem on the GSAC Sportsmanship Team.
Rector scores 20 in last game for Spirits in loss against SVU
The Salem College basketball team went down fighting in their last game of the season in a loss to Southern Virginia University, 75-69. Kelsey Rector (State Road, NC), playing in her last game for Salem, scored 20 points and had 4 steals. Salem ends the season with a 7-18 record, while Southern Virginia improved to 12-14.
Miller records the first ever triple-double in Salem basketball history
The Salem College basketball team traveled down the road to defeat Piedmont Baptist College, 82-58. Amber Miller (Mebane, NC) recorded the first ever triple-double in the history of the Salem program. She had 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. Salem improves to 7-17 on the season.
Basketball loses GSAC regular season finale at Agnes Scott
The Salem College basketball team could not hang on in a close Great South Athletic Conference (GSAC) game today at Agnes Scott. The Spirits led by 2 with 5 minutes remaining before Agnes Scott pulled away for a 65-59 advantage. Salem falls to 6-17 overall and they finish GSAC regular season play with a 4-10 conference record. They will have to wait to see who wins the Spelman vs. Huntingdon game to see if they qualify for the 6th and final playoff spot.
Basketball comes up short at Spelman in conference game
The Salem College basketball team lost in an important road Great South Athletic Conference (GSAC) game to Spelman, 74-54. The two teams are now tied for the sixth and final playoff in the conference with one game left to play for each team. Shamaz Denerson (Atlanta, GA) had another standout performance with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Salem falls to 6-16 overall and 4-9 in the GSAC, and Spelman improves to 7-13 overall and 4-9 in the conference.
