Colleges

Vol sits out practice because of concussion

By wire services
Published March 23, 2006

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee point guard Alexis Hornbuckle, already playing with an injured wrist, got a bloody nose and a concussion from hitting her head on the floor against George Washington.

Hornbuckle was held out of practice Wednesday because of the concussion. She was stripping the ball from a player in Tuesday's second-round NCAA Tournament win when she fell. Coach Pat Summitt said Hornbuckle should be ready to practice today.

The No. 2 seed Vols play Rutgers on Sunday in the region semifinals in Cleveland.

Hornbuckle, a sophomore, seemed unfazed by the injury.

"They're just being a little extra cautious because if I hit my head again it might be worse, I guess? I'm hard-headed," she said, smiling.

WNIT: Miami was knocked out in the second round, falling 83-72 to host Virginia (20-11). Brenna McGuire had 17 points to lead six Cavaliers in double figures. Tamara James scored 31 for Miami (17-13). Host Pittsburgh beat Mississippi 85-76, and host Kansas State beat Fresno State 64-61.

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