College Women's Hoops

DEBUT: First College game for Former Freedom standout ALI FORD:

BY: Josh Jones / Times-News correspondent

ELON — It was the freshmen who provided the offensive spark needed to secure a season-opening victory for Elon University’s women’s basketball team Friday night at Alumni Gym.
Freshman sharp-shooter Ali Ford wreaked havoc from the perimeter, while fellow underclassman Kelsey Evans owned the lane as Elon cruised past visiting Youngstown State 86-66 in the Phoenix Classic.
Elon takes on Navy tonight in the nightcap of the tournament, while the Penguins and High Point clash in the opener.
Ford supplied a game-high 23 points, draining four 3-pointers and dishing out eight assists. There were a couple of times in transition, when Ford darted down the court with the ball and went behind-the-back — pulling up at the top of the key nailing the jump shot.

 

How did Ali do in the Navy game?

 

Ali had team high 12pts but all in first 12 min of game with Elon up 31-9...Navy called timeout and then collasped on her the rest of the game (no more open looks)- Elon dropped that game in last minute--Elon's top 3 scorers are freshmen-so maybe a "good loss" if it helps them focus on finishing people off. big game with Virginia Tech on Nov 28th 1pm.
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Updated: I know its only a week into the season (3games)but the SoCon website stats lists Ford as #1 scorer in conference at 19.3ppg--also #1 in steals and 3pointers made. Also #1 in assists @ 4.7--(made 7 x 3's last game) As of 11-22-09

http://www.soconsports.com/fls/4000/socon/stats/wbk/2010/confstat.htm

 

First ever

Staff reports 12/17/09

Elon freshman Ali Ford displayed her scoring prowess, dropping a game-high 22 points to lead the Elon women’s basketball team to a 74-66 win over the Chattanooga Lady Mocs. The win was Elon’s first-ever over the 10-time Southern Conference champions. Ford is currently the #2 scorer and #1 in made three pointers in the SoCon.
www.elonphoenix.com

Upcoming games:
At UNCA-12/21--2:30pm
At Coastal Carolina 12/29-5pm
At Appalachian St. 1/2- 3pm

 

NW 4a former POY's have big games

2 former NW4A Women's POY have big games:
Elon's --Ali Ford (2009-Freedom) & Davidsons--Alex Thompson (2006 AC Reynolds)

ELON, N.C. – Ali Ford had a career day, registering her fifth 20-point game of the season and setting a new season-high with 27 points, but the Elon women’s basketball team fell 82-73 to the Davidson Wildcats in Southern Conference action on Monday night at Alumni Gym. On her way to her 11th double-figure game, Ford was a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line. The freshman also tallied four assists and two steals.

Alex Thompson led the wildcats with 22 pts, going 7 for 8 from foul line.

 

Updated info

Update: SoCon
Ali Ford continues strong offensive #'s for Elon


2009-10 Southern Conference
INDIVIDUAL BASKETBALL STATISTICS
Through games of Jan 28, 2010 (Conference games only)

To be ranked, a player must appear in at least 75.0% of their team's games.

SCORING Cl GP FG 3FG FT Points Avg/G
1 LONDON, Emily-SAM SR 12 67 36 53 223 18.6
2 FORD, Ali-ELON FR 12 64 32 57 217 18.1
3 CLARKE, Emily-WCU JR 10 66 27 11 170 17
4 STEPHENS, Lee-FUR SR 12 50 21 69 190 15.8
5 HOLLINQUEST,Shanar-UTc S 12 62 2 55 181 15.1

3-POINT FG MADE Cl GP 3FG Avg/G
1.FORD, Ali-ELON F 21 60 2.9
2.LONDON, Emily-SAM Sr 21 55 2.6
3.LEIGH, Amanda-UNCG JR 20 44 2.2
4.CLARKE, Emily-WCU 19 41 2.2
5.MAXWELL, Monica-SAM 21 44 2.1

 

Elon gets 10th win.

DAVIDSON,NC---Elon University upsets Davidson 77-63, on the road on Tuesaday Night. Ali Ford led all scorers with 22 pts. This was her ninth 20 pt effort of the season and sits atop the SoCon in scoring and made three-pointers.

2009-10 Southern Conference
INDIVIDUAL BASKETBALL STATISTICS
Through games of Feb 08, 2010 (Conference games only)

To be ranked, a player must appear in at least 75.0% of their team's games.

SCORING Cl GP FG 3FG FT Points Avg/G
1 FORD, Ali-ELON 16 86 41 70 283 17.7
2 LONDON, Emily-SAM 13 68 37 55 228 17.5
3 HOLLINQUEST, Shanara-UTC 16 84 3 75 246 15.4
4 CLARKE, Emily-WCU 15 86 39 17 228 15.2
5 STEPHENS, Lee-FUR SR 16 63 25 84 235 14.7
6 DEWART, Ashlen-ASU FR 14 79 4 37 199 14.2
7 WADE-FRAY, Jenaya-UTC 16 78 28 40 224 14
8 ALEKSANDRAVICIUS, S.-DAV 15 80 7 39 206 13.7
9 THOMPSON, Alex-DAV 15 62 26 52 202 13.5

 

from: Morganton News Herald- Feb 28th ,2010
"FORD shoots to Top of SoCon"
From Staff reports:
Former Freedom High basketball standout and the reigning NC female athlete of the year, Ali Ford, is having a stellar season for the Elon Phoenix of the Southern Conference. With 1 game remaining, Ford finds herself at the top of the conference in SoCon scoring at 17.2 ppg & 445 total points. Last years Player of the year Shanara Hollinquest ranks second at 15 ppg. Ford also ranks first in made three-pointers with 77, 7th in assists, 6th in steals, and 4th in Free throw percentage at 82.5. She has started every game and has helped the Phoenix post wins over teams that have been in the top 3 in the conference most of the season. The win at UT Chattanooga on Dec 17th was Elon’s first ever win over the perennial girls power. Ford’s career high sits at 27pts tallied vs Davidson on January 4th . Coach Karen Barefooot comments; “Ali Ford’s numbers speak for themselves, as one of the top 10 freshmen in the country. She has already helped triple our SoCon wins from last season!
Ford also leads the league in number of games over 20 pts with ten. During Elon’s 28 games this season she has posted 24 games in double figures, while she’s listed as the statistical leader in 12 categories on Elon’s website. Barefoot adds ; “Ali continues to lead our team and dominate in our conference at the guard position, she’s so competitive and I love coaching her because she is a winner!” Ford commented; “Elon and Coach Barefoot have given me a great opportunity and I wanted to make the most of it right away.” The Burke county native is also ranked nationally is several categories, one being the #2 freshman three point shooter and ranked in the top 10 as a freshman scorer. The post season accolades are sure to follow but she has shown she can take her 5’4” frame, into the college arena and compete with the best the women’s game has to offer. The Phoenix will take part in the SoCon Tourney in Charlotte next week, March 4-8. Soconsports.com has bracketing and seasonal stats updated daily.