MCPHERSON, KANSAS – Central Christian Lady Tigers (1-5), come up big at home to earn their first victory over Ozark Christian (0-2).

GAME SUMMARY

1^st Quarter
Both teams struggle to get any offense in the opening 5 minutes, but Tigers able to hold the advantage 5-2. With 1:48 remaining in quarter Eryn Turner, made a basket in the paint to put the Tigers up 13-2 and score remains the same heading to the 2^nd.

2^nd Quarter
The Ambassadors come out stronger on offense with a quick 2 pointer followed by a 3 pointer with a Tiger basket in between to put the score 15-7. At the midway point Ozark Christian climbed back in within 6 of the Tigers, 19-13. To end the period Tigers hand on to a 4 point lead 21-17.

3^rd Quarter
An opening layup and an one cuts the lead to only 1 and the Tigers not able to convert going down the floor leads to another 3 point play by the Ambassadors and they grab their first lead of the game 23-21 with 8:57 remaining. Tigers however, show some resilience and finish the quarter with a strong 17-7 run to take a 8 point lead 38-30 heading to the 4^th and their first lead in the 4^th quarter this season.

4^th Quarter
Tigers force early foul trouble for Ambassadors, as they go to the line 12 times and convert 8 times to keep the threat at a minimum. Overall, Tigers outscore Ozark Christian 12-11, and hold on for a 50-41 victory.

LADY TIGER NOTABLES  

• Cheyenne Marshall records 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 steal.
• Eryn Turner comes off the bench and records 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals.
• Josie Warren records 10 points and 3 rebounds.

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE QUOTES

Head Coach Matt Barreiro:

"We had a real team effort today. The team came into the game with a mindset to compete, and compete they did. They pushed through adversity and came away with a hard fought win. Proud of them."