Women's Basketball earns big road win

DENMARK, SC., The Lady Pioneer basketball team picked up a huge win on the road Saturday afternoon 75-72 over Denmark Tech in Region X play. The Pioneers earned their first region win of the year (1-2) and stayed in the race for a region championship. SMC has one more home game against Denmark Tech and two games against Clinton Junior College. 

Heather Chapman (Jackson, OH / Summerville High) scored a game high 25 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead SMC. Shaniqua Brown (Greenville, SC / Hillcrest High) and Americal Jenkins (Hilton Head, SC / Hilton Head High) scored 16 and grabbed 10 rebounds each as the Pioneers controlled the glass. 

Briana Hill added seven points and dished out five assists, Christian Thompson- 4, Cierra Mazyck-4, Jada Martin-3, and Mariana Eison-2 rounded out the Pioneer scoring. 

SMC (8-10) hits the road again this week as they travel to Clinton Junior College on Tuesday and Chattanooga State on Friday.