Simpson Finishes 3rd in the Nation

Red Hawks win final game 61-47

- (3/6/2005)

The Lady Red Hawks jumped out to a 32-18 halftime lead and kept the advantage as they knocked off Maranatha Baptist 61-47 in the third place game at the NCCAA Nationals in Lakeland, Florida.

Alicia Dahl led all scorers with 16 points, and also picked up 10 rebounds and seven assists in her final collegiate game.  Also in her final college game, Hannah Journey went for 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Nicole Hall was also in double-digits as she scored 11 points.

Dahl and Hall were named to the six-member All-Tournament Team.

The Red Hawks shot 36% from the field, while holding Maranatha to just 25% as they took third place.