The GC women’s basketball team stayed in the hunt for the USA South title with a 79-65 victory at NC Wesleyan. The Pride improved to 14-7 overall and 11-3 in conference.
GC again was powered by the 1-2 punch of Danielle Duncan and Dione Eccles. Duncan led GC with a double double, totaling 22 points and 11 rebounds. She shot 7-11 from the field and 8-9 from the foul line. Eccles, who poured in 30 against Ferrum on Tuesday, scored 15 points and added six rebounds and two assists. Point guard Ashley Burnette added 11 points and five assists.
Essense Chambers led Wesleyan with 16 points, but was limited to just 3-16 shooting from the field. GC out rebounded Wesleyan 53-33 and shot 76% from the foul line.
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