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The short, suspension-filled career of Paige McCallum with the Charlotte 49ers' women's basketball program ended Friday when she was dismissed from the team by coach Cara Consuegra.
"After much consideration, it is the decision of our coaching staff that Paige McCallum and our team part ways at this time," Consuegra said in a statement. "We want to thank Paige for her contributions to our program. We wish her the best in her future endeavors."
McCallum, a senior forward from Whiteville, has been suspended since the 49ers' seventh game of the season for undisclosed reasons. She was also suspended twice last season, including during the 49ers' run to the semifinals of the Women's NIT.
McCallum, whose sister Shannon is one of the program's all-time great players, averaged 5.0 points in 31 games in her two seasons with Charlotte after transferring from Gulf Coast (Fla.) Community College.
McCallum will remain in school at Charlotte, where she is majoring in African Studies.
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Florida State 67, N.C. State 64: Natasha Howard scored 17 points, and Leonor Rodriguez had six assists to lead the Seminoles (12-10, 4-4) over the hosting Wolfpack (13-8, 3-5).
N.C. State fell after shooting only 29.2 percent, compared to Florida State's 56.9 percent by games end. Pack's Emili Tasler went two-for-two in 3 pointers.
