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    Stephen F. Austin Defeated By No. 16 Louisiana Tech
    Kim Branch scored 10 points and had six rebounds for the Lady Jacks.
    Kendria Smith and the Lady Jacks lost to No. 16 Louisiana Tech, Monday.
    Kendria Smith and the Lady Jacks lost to No. 16 Louisiana Tech, Monday.

    Dec 16, 2002

    Box Score

    RUSTON, La. (AP) - Trina Frierson had 20 points and nine rebounds as No. 16 Louisiana Tech defeated Stephen F. Austin 80-44 Monday night for its fourth straight victory.

    The Lady Techsters (6-2) are now 23-5 against the Lady Jacks (0-6).

    Frierson connected on seven of eight shots, and was 6-of-10 from the free-throw line. Erica Smith added 14 points, Cheryl Ford 11 and Amber Obaze with 10.

    The Lady Jacks held a 22-19 lead with 7½ minutes to play in the first half, but Tech went on a 10-0 run on the way to a 35-26 halftime lead.

    The Lady Techsters dominated the second half, twice leading by 40 points.

    Kim Branch had 10 points and six rebounds for Stephen F. Austin.