Press Release

FEBRUARY 2, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: CHRISTINE FRANCIES, ASST. SID
260-481-6646

Lewis-Carlisle Newcomer of the Week for a Second Time

Fort Wayne, IN – Freshman Johnna Lewis-Carlisle was named Newcomer of the Week for the week of January 24-30 as voted by Division I Independent women's basketball teams' Sports Information Directors.

In two games last week, Lewis-Carlisle averaged 19.5 ppg and 3 rpg. She also recorded three steals and three blocks. From the field she was 17-of-30 (.567) and beyond the arc she was 4 of 10 (.400). Lewis-Carlisle had a career high 27 points in the game against South Dakota State. Against SDSU, she was 11 of 15 from the field, 4 of 6 from beyond the arc and perfect at the charity stripe. Lewis-Carlisle also recorded three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal for the game.

Associate head coach Chris Paul commented, “As the year has gone on, Johnna has started to figure out what college basketball is all about. We are very fortunate to have a player of Johnna's ability here at IPFW."

Other players nominated included Tynesha Pierce, U. of Texas-Pan American.

Division I Independent Women's Basketball Player/Newcomer of the Week

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