Box Score Photo by Kami Wood

Hillsboro, Kan. – It was another tough shooting day for the Central Christian College women's basketball team as they wrapped up the Tabor Classic with a 76-35 loss to the Tabor College Bluejays.

The Tigers hung tough with the Bluejays in the opening quarter, holding the home side to just 14 points. Unfortunately, while the defense was solid, Tabor's was even more stingy, holding the Tigers to just 6 points in the quarter. The Tigers got things going a little better in the second quarter, doubling their offensive output in the second 10 minutes of action. However, the Bluejays also found their rhythm scoring 23 points in the period and taking a 37 to 18 lead into the break.

In the second half, the Tigers continued to struggle to score and were held to 11 points in the third quarter, and just six in the fourth. In the end, the Tigers ran out of gas and were shackled with a 41 point loss.

By the Numbers

The Tigers shot 25% from the floor for the game, making 11 of 44 attempts.

They made just 2 of 14 (14%) of their attempts from beyond the three point arc.

They were 11 of `16 (69%) from the free throw line.

The Tigers lost the turnover battle 23 to 11, and the rebounding battle 40 to 30.

Tiger Leaders

Points: Rachel Stark (9)

Rebounds: Olivia Bell, Briasia Garza (5)     
   
Assists: 3 Tigers (1)

Steals: Olivia Bell, Makia Lovelace (2)

Blocks: none

Coaches Quote:

"It is hard to come out after a tough loss where little seemed to go right. I was very proud of our team for being resilient today. We played a very good team that was well coached. There were many times where we showed great things. We will start to get focused on competing against conference opponents. Tough week coming up, but if we can keep moving forward there will be some big positives." – Coach Barreiro

Next Up
 
The Tigers (0-4) will open up Sooner Athletic Conference play on Thursday when they travel to Bethany, Oklahoma for a match-up with the Southwestern Christian College Eagles.