Covington named to Rose-Hulman all-tournament team

For Immediate Release:
Dec. 17, 2005

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The Earlham College women’s basketball team dropped a 73-62 decision Saturday afternoon to Robert Morris-Springfield in the consolation game of the Rose-Hulman Tournament on in Hulbert Arena.

First-year Janee’ Covington (Indianapolis, IN/Arlington) led the Quakers for the second straight contest scoring 13 points, while grabbing five rebounds. Combined with her
19-point effort on Friday, she was named to the all-tournament team.

With 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Quakers, first-year Tasha Merrill (Cedar Grove, IN/Franklin County) recorded a double-double for the third time this season. She was also perfect from the free throw line converting all eight attempts. First-year LeShea Orr (Dayton, OH/Jefferson) contributed seven points and eight rebounds.

Earlham fell behind 6-0 early in the contest and trailed 37-20 at intermission. The Quakers did have an edge in rebounding 53-39.

Rose-Hulman won the tournament with a 68-67 win over Marian College.

Earlham (1-9) entertains Hanover College on Tuesday. The non-conference contest starts at 3 p.m. on Schuckman Court in the Athletics and Wellness Center. Box score.

Giving Tree

A reminder to fans that the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is taking clothing donations at the next two home games. Prior to the women's game on Tuesday, the men's team entertains Franklin College at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.