RALEIGH, N.C. - The women's basketball team could not push their recent winning streak to three games as USA South opponent Peace College handed the Hornets a 63-47 loss in the first conference game of the season for SU.

Shenandoah (2-7 overall, 0-1 USA South) took control early on with an 8-3 run to start the game, but the Pride (7-3, 3-3) gathered themselves for a 20-8 run and never looked back.

Following an intermission that left the Hornets down 32-19, SU came out firing with a pair of quick baskets from sophomore Joia Davis (Trenton, N.J./Stuart Co.) and junior Jenny Gray (Sumerduck, Va./Liberty). Unfortunately for the Hornets, the well ran dry and SU would not manage another field goal until the 13:28 mark.

In the meantime, the Pride was firing on all cylinders and cruised to the 16-point victory.

Shenandoah was led by freshman Alicia Sanders (Wardensville, W.Va./East Hardy) who came off the bench for 13 points and was the only Hornets' player to register double figures in scoring.

A complete boxscore may be found at: http://www.su.edu/athletics/wb/200304/011104.htm

Shenandoah returns to action when the Hornets travel to USA South rival Christopher Newport on January 14th. Tip-off is slated for 5:30.