Photo by Kami Wood
McPherson, Kan. – The Central Christian College women's basketball team squared off against crosstown rival McPherson College in the 5^th annual "Mayor's Cup" on Tuesday night in the friendly confines of the Jerry E. Alexander Arena.

The Tigers put up a good fight, but in the end, the Bulldogs had too much depth and talent and they left Ellis Odermann Court with a 67-44 win. The Tigers struggled in the first two quarters to score the ball. They got down 18-8 after the first quarter, and by the end of the half the deficit had ballooned out to 19 points, 33-14.

In the second half the Tigers played much better, and kept the score much closer. The Bulldogs won the third quarter by just one point 13-12, extending their lead to 46-26. The Tigers had their best offensive quarter in the fourth, scoring 18 points. Unfortunately so did the Bulldogs who put up 21 in the quarter, making the final deficit 23 points.
Key Statistic

One big difference between the two sides was the ability to score the ball inside. The Bulldogs outscored the Tigers in the paint, 42 to 23.
By the Numbers

The Tigers shot 28% from the floor for the game.

They made 6 of 27 (22%) of their attempts from beyond the three point arc.

From the free throw line they made just 6 of 17 (35%).

The Tiger won the turnover battle 27 to 28, but got eaten up on the boards 47 to 37.

Tiger Leaders

Points: Briasia Garza (9)

Rebounds: Briasia Garza (7) 
            
Assists: Briasia Garza (2)

Steals:Briasia Garza (10)

Blocks: Rachel Stark (3)       
                                                            
Coaches Quote:

"In my limited experience with the Mayor's Cup, I have seen that there is an intensity unlike our other home games. I think my young team experienced that "more intense" atmosphere last night. We struggled to connect with each other on offense and defense for the first half and got down by a good bit. The silver lining was that we started to "get it" in the second half. I think they played better together and put a good second half together. Every game for us is a chance to grow and tonight I truly believe that we grew in our understanding of how to play team basketball. Proud of the Tigers." – Coach Barreiro

Next Up
 
The Tigers (0-2) will go on the road for the first time this season this weekend in a classic hosted by the Tabor College Bluejays.  The Tigers will play Bellevue University at 2:00 pm on Friday then finish up the classic with Tabor College on Saturday at 3:00 pm.