PITTSBURGH (December 19, 2006) "� Chatham College basketball player Allason Holt (Pittsburgh, PA/Shaler Area) broke the school"s single-season record for blocked shots during the team"s 72-48 loss at La Roche College on December 19, 2006.

Holt, a 6"1"� sophomore forward, registered a pair of blocks in the loss bringing her season total to 27. The previous record was 25 set by Maureen Mayo during the 2000-01 season.

In nine games this season, all starts, Holt leads the team in rebounds (81) and blocked shots (27) and is second in points scored (81), steals (17), and assists (16)

The daughter of Richard and Susan Holt of Millvale, is a sophomore majoring in biology and a graduate of Shaler Area High School.

Chatham is currently 2-7 overall, and 1-0 in the Atlantic Women"s Colleges Conference (AWCC). The Cougars return to action on Thursday, December 21st when they travel to take on Hiram College in a non-conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM.

Chatham College provides its more than 1,500 students "“ both undergraduate and graduate "“ with a solid education built upon strong academics, public leadership and global perception. Chatham"s graduate programs, continuing education and certification programs provide women and men with advanced education for professional careers. Founded in 1869, Chatham is a small university with a women"s college at its core. The 35-acre arboretum campus is located on historic Woodland Road in the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh. For more information call 800-837-1290 or visit www.chatham.edu.
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