Colonials rebound at home
Abiona scored 11 points and pulled down nine rebounds in just 20 minutes during the Colonials' (8-8, 1-1 Atlantic 10) win, which broke a four-game losing streak.
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Stories from the January 15, 2009, Print Edition
Lavender steps up in new role for Colonials
When Kim Beck graduated last May, the team was left with a gaping hole at the point, one which it struggled to fill earlier this season. Enter transfer Yolanda Lavender, who has played more than 30 minutes a game since being allowed to play in December.
Men drop sixth straight
After appearing to frustrate the Dukes with their defense for stretches of the first half, the Colonials did not fare as well in the second period.
Alexander leaves Colonials
The athletics department announced Wednesday that sophomore basketball player Xavier Alexander had "voluntarily withdrawn" from the University - making him the fourth player to leave the program since last March.
