Women's Basketball | 11/29/2008 9:52:45 PM

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Methodist women's basketball team jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 73-46 win over Salem in their first game of the Methodist Cross Creek InnKeeper Turkey Shootout.

The Monarchs (2-1) opened the game with a 19-4 lead capped off by a 3-pointer from senior Amanda Underwood.  Methodist continued to extend their lead over the Spirits (2-5) balancing their inside and outside offensive attack.  Junior Michaela Myers helped the Monarchs to their largest lead of the half with another 3-pointer at 36-12.  Methodist closed the half with a 40-19 lead.

Methodist jumped on Salem early in the second half.  Multiple players contributed while the Monarchs increased their lead to as many as 31 points.  Methodist finished with the 73-46 victory.

Underwood led the team with 15 points and 10 rebounds while sophomore Adriana Wilson and freshman Jordan Tyson had 12 points a piece.  Myers also finished in double figures with 10 points.

In the first game of the Turkey Shootout, the Apprentice School defeated the College of Notre Dame (Md.) 60-50.  Methodist will face Apprentice Sunday at 4 pm in the Championship Game.

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