Lady Vols send off quintet with win over Florida
Nicky Anosike ranks fifth all-time in blocks for the Lady Vols.
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Nicky Anosike ranks fifth all-time in blocks for the Lady Vols.
published: February 28 2008 10:16 PM updated:: February 28 2008 10:17 PM

Candace Parker scored 18 points and Nicky Anosike added 15 points and 12 rebounds in the duo's final game at Thompson-Boling Arena to lead the Lady Vols to an 88-61 victory over the Florida Gators.

The game marked the final collegiate appearance in Knoxville for Parker, Anosike, Shannon Bobbitt, Alexis Hornbuckle and Alberta Auguste.

Parker has elected to forgo her fourth season of eligibility to make the jump to the WNBA. She will likely be selected by the Los Angeles Sparks with the first pick in the upcoming WNBA draft.

Anosike and Hornbuckle each leave after spending the last four seasons with the Lady Vols. Bobbitt and Auguste joined the team out of junior college prior to last season.

The departing players were aided in the victory over Florida by a trio of underclassmen. Junior Alex Fuller tied Parker's team-high with 18 points. Freshmen Angie Bjorklund and Vicki Baugh added 14 and 11 points, respectively.

Sha Brooks led the Gators with 27 points. She connected on a career-high seven 3-point shots in the contest.

Tennessee finishes its regular season at No. 22 Georgia this Sunday at 7 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN2.

Editor: Robert Mitchell
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