Date: Sunday, January 4, 2009
Contact: Robert Dignazio / Sports Information Intern
(804) 752-7387, robertdignazio@rmc.edu

Ariail Scores 1,000th Career Point; R-MC Falls Short of W&L 67-66
(Box Score)

 Lexington, Va. - R-MC's Molly Ariail scored a game-high 24 points, including her 1,000th career tally, but Washington & Lee's Kara Nadeau converted a free throw with six seconds remaining to lift the Generals over the Yellow Jackets 67-66 on Sunday afternoon in Lexington.

The Generals jumped out to an early 16-6 lead and widened the gap to as many as 18 points in the first half before entering the break with a 39-23 lead.

The Yellow Jackets began chipping away at the Generals' half-time advantage, pulling within eight points with 12:08 remaining in regulation. R-MC outscored the Generals 14-2 down the stretch to tie the game at 66-66 with 47 seconds remaining. However, Nadeau connected on the first foul shot before missing the second. A Washington & Lee offensive rebound secured the Generals' victory.

In addition to her 24 points, Ariail also led R-MC with 14 rebounds and three blocks. Amanda Hiltunen added 14 points and a team-high four steals.

The Yellow Jackets return to action on Tuesday when they host Randolph College at 7:00 PM.

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