Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2002 11:47 AM

2002 Camel 8-Ball National Team Championship
(Ladies Division)
August 16-19

The ladies of V 3's of Louisville, Ken., are this year's champions in the Ladies Division of the Camel 8-Ball National Team Championship. V 3's defeated Chicks with Sticks of Peoria, Ill., in the finals to take home $10,000 in 1st Place prize money. In addition, V 3's also received a 1st Place team trophy, individual team plaques and commemorative champagne. As Runner's-up in the Ladies Division, Chicks with Sticks received $5,000 in cash, in addition to a team trophy, individual team plaques and commemorative champagne.

In semifinal action earlier in the day, it was V 3's advancing to the final round with a victory over 2001 defending Ladies Division Champions Hustlers of Gretna, La. Chicks with Sticks advanced to the final round with a win over Storm Chasers of Pueblo West, Colo., early on Mon. Both Chicks with Sticks and Storm Chasers tied for 3rd Place, each winning $2,500 in cash.

Finishing in 5th Place following Round 7 Sunday night were Bring It On of Ontario, Calif., Mill Creek of Morrisville, Penn., Once is Never Enough of Foxborough, Mass., and Ladies of the Night of Memphis.

Fifty-five ladies teams from across the country came to Las Vegas to compete in the Ladies Division.

1st Place - V 3's, Louisville, Ken
2nd Place - Chicks with Sticks, Peoria, Ill
3rd Place - Hustlers, Gretna, La
3rd Place - Storm Chasers, Pueblo West, Colo
5th Place - Bring It On, Ontario, Calif
5th Place - Ladies of the Night, Memphis, Tenn
5th Place - Mill Creek, Morrisville, Penn
5th Place - Once is Never Enough, Foxborough, Mass