Photo by Kami Wood
Hillsboro, Kan. – The Central Christian College women's basketball team lost a tough one on Friday afternoon, playing the Bellevue University Bruins on day one of the Tabor Classic hosted by the Tabor College Bluejays. The Bruins defeated the Tigers 89-54.
For the second game in a row, the Tigers struggled to get their offense going. Against the Bruins they scored over 15 points in only one of the four quarters. The Tigers got down 27-13 at the end of the first quarter, and by the end of the half, the deficit was 24 points, 49-25.
After the break, both teams struggled to make baskets in the third quarter. The Bruins won the period by a slim 13-11 margin extending their lead to 26 points, 62-36. The Tigers had their best offensive output in the final period, scoring 18 points, but they couldn't stop the Bruins, who added 27 more points to make the winning margin 35 points.
Key Statistic
Turnovers were the Tigers' undoing against the Bruins on Friday. They turned the ball over 25 times resulting in 25 points for Bellevue.
By the Numbers
The Tigers shot 38% from the floor for the game.
They made 9 of 30 (30%) of their attempts from beyond the three point arc.
They only went to the free throw line 7 times in the game, making 3 of their attempts (42%).
The Tigers lost the turnover battle 25 to 22, and the rebounding battle 44 to 26.
Tiger Leaders
Points: Olivia Bell (15)
Rebounds: Makia Lovelace (5)
Assists: Briasia Garza (5)
Steals: Hallee Winsea (3)
Blocks: Briasia Garza, Makia Lovelace (1)
Coaches Quote:
"Growing pains are tough. Sometimes you just need to look at the game, figure out what to learn from it, and then forget it completely. Today was one of those games. It is good that we can play again tomorrow so we are forced to have a short memory. I have to do better and we have to do better. " – Coach Barreiro
Next Up
The Tigers (0-3) are back at it on Saturday afternoon, wrapping up the Tabor Classic with a 3:00 pm match-up with the Tabor College Bluejays.
