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Tough time to lose 2 players, but Sa-de Wiley-Gatewood and Sidney Spencer are both out.
LADY VOL SIDNEY SPENCER LOST FOR SEASON
The sophomore forward suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee
Feb. 24, 2005
KNOXVILLE, TENN. --- Jenny Moshak, University of Tennessee Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, announced this afternoon that Lady Vol basketball sophomore Sidney Spencer had indeed suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee.
"Sidney hurt her right knee in practice yesterday. She was immediately evaluated by Lady Vol team physician Dr. Rebecca Morgan who diagnosed ligament damage. She subsequently ordered an MRI. This afternoon, team orthopaedist Dr. William T. Youmans confirmed the isolated tear," said Moshak.
Spencer, a 6'3" sophomore forward from Hoover, Ala., had played in all 25 games and started 13. She averaged 5.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg and almost 19-minutes per game for the #5-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols (21-4, 11-1 SEC).
"We'll get to work rehabbing her knee immediately," said Moshak. "Her surgery date has not been set."
Tennessee coach Pat Summitt was disappointed to hear the news about Spencer. "I hate this for Sid and our program," Summitt said. "Sidney has been a big part of our rotation this season either as a starter or coming in off the bench. She has played some of her best basketball in the last two weeks. Our team will miss her contributions," Summitt concluded.
Tennessee has two regular season games remaining - a meeting with Mississippi State at home tonight and the regular season finale at Alabama on Sunday, Feb. 27.
LADY VOL HOOPSTER WILEY-GATEWOOD TO HAVE SURGERY
Rookie guard Sa'de Wiley-Gatewood will be sidelined for the remainder of the season
Feb. 25, 2005
KNOXVILLE, TENN. --- Jenny Moshak, University of Tennessee Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, announced today that Lady Vol rookie basketball guard Sa'de Wiley-Gatewood would be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
"After appropriate rest and rehabilitation, it has been determined that surgical intervention will be necessary," said Moshak.
Wiley-Gatewood has been rehabbing her left knee for patella tendonitis. "We will continue her rehab as we prepare for surgery on March 21. UT Team Orthopedist, Dr. William T. Youmans will perform a debridement of the patella tendon at the UT Medical Center," said Moshak.
Wiley-Gatewood, a 5-9 guard, appeared in 13 games this season and averaged 3.9 ppg, 1.5 rpg and 1.2 apg. She registered career highs of 12 points at Connecticut, six rebounds at South Carolina and had four steals and four assists against TCU. A freshman from Pomona, Calif., she was the 2004 Parade High School Player of the Year.
"This is another significant loss for our team," said Lady Vol head coach Pat Summitt. "The 13 games she played in, she had a special court presence and impacted on the play of our team. We look forward to getting her healthy and ready for next year."
Wiley-Gatewood joins a crowded "Rehab Row." Yesterday, Tennessee (22-4, 12-1 SEC) announced that 6-3 sophomore forward Sidney Spencer had suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee. Previously, it was announced that Lady Vol rookie All-American Candace Parker would be red-shirted. Fellow rookie Alex Fuller was red-shirted prior to the start of the season. Each is now a member of "Moshak's All-Rehab Team" in the UT training room.
LADY VOL SIDNEY SPENCER LOST FOR SEASON
The sophomore forward suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee
Feb. 24, 2005
KNOXVILLE, TENN. --- Jenny Moshak, University of Tennessee Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, announced this afternoon that Lady Vol basketball sophomore Sidney Spencer had indeed suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee.
"Sidney hurt her right knee in practice yesterday. She was immediately evaluated by Lady Vol team physician Dr. Rebecca Morgan who diagnosed ligament damage. She subsequently ordered an MRI. This afternoon, team orthopaedist Dr. William T. Youmans confirmed the isolated tear," said Moshak.
Spencer, a 6'3" sophomore forward from Hoover, Ala., had played in all 25 games and started 13. She averaged 5.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg and almost 19-minutes per game for the #5-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols (21-4, 11-1 SEC).
"We'll get to work rehabbing her knee immediately," said Moshak. "Her surgery date has not been set."
Tennessee coach Pat Summitt was disappointed to hear the news about Spencer. "I hate this for Sid and our program," Summitt said. "Sidney has been a big part of our rotation this season either as a starter or coming in off the bench. She has played some of her best basketball in the last two weeks. Our team will miss her contributions," Summitt concluded.
Tennessee has two regular season games remaining - a meeting with Mississippi State at home tonight and the regular season finale at Alabama on Sunday, Feb. 27.
LADY VOL HOOPSTER WILEY-GATEWOOD TO HAVE SURGERY
Rookie guard Sa'de Wiley-Gatewood will be sidelined for the remainder of the season
Feb. 25, 2005
KNOXVILLE, TENN. --- Jenny Moshak, University of Tennessee Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, announced today that Lady Vol rookie basketball guard Sa'de Wiley-Gatewood would be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
"After appropriate rest and rehabilitation, it has been determined that surgical intervention will be necessary," said Moshak.
Wiley-Gatewood has been rehabbing her left knee for patella tendonitis. "We will continue her rehab as we prepare for surgery on March 21. UT Team Orthopedist, Dr. William T. Youmans will perform a debridement of the patella tendon at the UT Medical Center," said Moshak.
Wiley-Gatewood, a 5-9 guard, appeared in 13 games this season and averaged 3.9 ppg, 1.5 rpg and 1.2 apg. She registered career highs of 12 points at Connecticut, six rebounds at South Carolina and had four steals and four assists against TCU. A freshman from Pomona, Calif., she was the 2004 Parade High School Player of the Year.
"This is another significant loss for our team," said Lady Vol head coach Pat Summitt. "The 13 games she played in, she had a special court presence and impacted on the play of our team. We look forward to getting her healthy and ready for next year."
Wiley-Gatewood joins a crowded "Rehab Row." Yesterday, Tennessee (22-4, 12-1 SEC) announced that 6-3 sophomore forward Sidney Spencer had suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee. Previously, it was announced that Lady Vol rookie All-American Candace Parker would be red-shirted. Fellow rookie Alex Fuller was red-shirted prior to the start of the season. Each is now a member of "Moshak's All-Rehab Team" in the UT training room.
