Pioneers Fall in Shoot Out

The Pioneers engineered an incredible fourth-quarter run but fell short in a wild shoot-out in Charlotte at Johnson and Wales University. Sophomore Lauren Thomas led the fight with 19 points and 11 rebounds for another double-double this season. Tarewyn Dawson was not far behind, scoring 17 points and adding nine assists. Other double-figure scores were Tamyra Davis with 13 and 6 rebounds and Layla Wall with 10 points and four steals. The Pioneers will return on Saturday at 2:00 for the Region 10 Championship.