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Saturday, January 25, 2003
Russo picks up 500th win
at FIU as Golden Panthers down UALR
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coach Cindy Russo picked up her 500th victory at the helm of
the women's basketball program as Florida International defeated
Arkansas-Little Rock, 66-55, in a regionally televised contest
Saturday afternoon in North Little Rock, Ark. With the win, FIU
(14-5, 5-1) remains in first place in the Sun Belt Conference's
East Division.
The Golden Panthers had little trouble with UALR (4-14, 0-6)
and led by as many as 22 points in the game. FIU outrebounded
the Lady Trojans, 45-35, and pulled down a season-high 21 offensive
boards.
Anita Heller led FIU with 18 points while Dace Cinite recorded
her fifth career double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
UALR's Darci Cassidy nailed seven three-pointers for a game-high
23 points.
Russo is now 500-284 in 24 years at FIU and is 540-206 in
26 years as a head coach.
FIU returns to Miami for a four-game homestand that begins
with Western Kentucky on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7:00 p.m. EST. |