McPherson, KS – The Central Christian Lady Tiger Basketball Team (0-2) competed for the 3^rd Mayor's Cup between the Tigers and crosstown rival McPherson College Bulldogs.

Tigers would come into this game with history not on their side as the all-time record between the two teams is heavily in the Bulldogs favor (16-2)

The beginning period for the Tigers would spell the makings of upset as the Tigers led most of the period, jumping out to a quick 6-2 lead. The Tigers would hold the Bulldogs to 25% shooting compared to their 30% shooting in the 1^st to help them hold a slim 14-11 lead.

Tigers grinded through period 2 to hold on to their lead. The Tigers and Bulldogs would battle back and forth with multiple lead changes in this period although the Bulldogs would outscore the Tigers 18-16, the Tigers still went into the half with the advantage 30-29.

After half the Tigers came out a little cold and the Bulldogs went on a 12-2 run to take the lead 9. Tigers would have their worst quarter shooting 25% compared to the Bulldogs who would shoot 47 %. The Tigers would be outscored in the quarter 24-10 and have to overcome a 13 point deficit.

The Tigers would have their best offensive period of the game scoring 18 unfortunately, the Bulldogs would continue their impressive shooting going 57% on the period to keep the Tigers at bay. Tigers would go down 77-58 and drop their 2^nd consecutive game at home.

Marc Golden, the Women's Basketball head coach said:

"Coach Nichols did a great job controlling the boards and that one thing changed the course of the entire second half."

"I was pleased with our half-court defense in the 1^st half. We just need to work on continuing that level of defense even after we pick up fouls."

"Our ladies are growing and learning and I am proud of them."

Tigers will head to Salina, KS to take on the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes for their next matchup on Saturday, October 31 @ 1:00 PM.
Go Tigers!
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