'KEENE, N.H. 3/2/03– Keene State College's Haley Alaimo scored her 1,000-career point in the Owls' 53-48 loss to the University of Southern ME in the semifinals of the Little East Conference Tournament Friday night in Gorham, ME.

"It's a great feeling of accomplishment and a nice way to end my Keene State basketball career," said the senior forward from Ellington, CT

"I knew I was close entering the game, Alaimo added. My sister let it slip."

Needing 15 points to reach the milestone, Alaimo didn't get her 1,000-point until the final minute of the game. "I was getting a little bit nervous," said Alaimo, who hit consecutive shots to put her over the top.

"I think it just shows her persistence," said KSC coach Keith Boucher about Alaimo.  "She worked very hard since her freshman year and became one of the program's top three-pointer shooters.

Alaimo becomes the 14th KSC women's player to join the 1,000-point club.  Scoring the majority of her points beyond the arc, Alaimo, who leads the Owls in scoring with a 14.0 average, is also third all-time in three-point baskets made with 210.

Alaimo is hoping to add to her point total. Finishing third in the Little East Conference with a 16-11record, KSC is awaiting a possible invitation to the ECAC Tournament on Monday.

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