Box Score MISENHEIMER, N.C. — Pfeiffer University got career-highs from sophomore Ava Hairston and junior Lettie Michael in a 76-53 blowout USA South win over Salem College on Tuesday evening in Merner Gym.

Ava Hairston led Pfeiffer with 24 points, six rebounds, and six assists, hitting 9 of 14 shots and two 3-pointers. Lettie Michael added 21 points, including six 3-pointers, and five steals. Lola Cabaniss-Ali chipped in 11 points and five rebounds, while Nyree Bell contributed seven points and five boards.

The Falcons shot 46 percent from the field and 44 percent from beyond the arc, finishing 16 of 23 at the free-throw line. Pfeiffer also tallied 17 assists and 15 steals.
Salem (1-2, 0-1 USA South) was paced by Nicole Hester, who scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Amy Velediaz-Pedroza added 11 points, and Triana Smallwood had eight.
 

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Pfeiffer Highlights

• Ava Hairston: 24 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 steals.
• Lettie Michael: 21 points, 6-of-12 from 3-point range, 5 steals.
• Lola Cabaniss-Ali: 11 points, 5 rebounds.
• Nyree Bell: 7 points, 5 rebounds.
• Defense: Forced 28 Salem turnovers while accumulating 15 steals.

Up Next: Pfeiffer will continue USA South play following the Thanksgiving break with a 6:00 p.m. home game against Meredith College on Tuesday, Dec. 2.