WEB UPDATE: 66-53 loss to Tennessee knocks women out of Tournament

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Posted Tuesdy, March 21, 10:23 p.m.

NORFOLK, Va.–Shanna Zolman had 19 points and standout Candace Parker had 15 points as the Tennessee Volunteers beat the GW women’s basketball team 66-53 to knock the Colonials out of the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Vols are heading to the Round of 16 for the 25th consecutive year.

Senior Jessica Simmonds led GW with 14 points, and freshman Jessica Adair had 13 points and 11 rebounds for GW.

The loss is GW’s second of the year to the Vols. The first came Dec. 7, 2005, at the Smith Center.

Read Thursday’s Hatchet or check the Web site Thursday morning for full coverage of tonight’s game.

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