Photo by Kami Wood

McPherson, Kan. – For ten minutes on Thursday evening, the Central Christian College women's basketball played their best basketball of the season, looking like a completely different team, as they hosted the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies at Jerry Alexander Arena.

In the opening period Thursday evening, the Tiger were stellar on both ends of the floor. They opened the game on a 7-0 run and rode the momentum to a 26-13 lead at the end of the period. Unfortunately from there, things took a southward turn for the remaining 30 minutes of action.

Heading into the second quarter, the Tigers had turned the ball over just five times. In the next three periods, that number would turn into 34 total for the game. The Aggies outscored the Tigers in the second quarter 18 to 7, but heading into the break, the CCCK ladies still clung to a two point lead, 33-31.

Out of the break, the Aggies couldn't miss. They scored 36 points in the third quarter to just 13 for the Tigers. The 13 point lead the Tigers had enjoyed in the first half, had turned into a 21 point deficit heading into the final 10 minutes of play. In the fourth quarter, the Aggies continued to score in bunches, as the Tigers ran out of steam. In the end, the Tigers fell to the Aggies 88-57.

Key Statistic

As mentioned above, the Tigers turned the ball over 34 times which lead to 45 points for the Aggies.

By the Numbers

The Tigers had a pretty good night shooting the ball. They knocked down 19 of 46 (41%) attempts from the floor.

They made 7 of 22 (32%) of their attempts from beyond the three point arc.

From the free throw line, they were 12 of 19 (63%).

In addition to the 34 miscues, the Tigers were also outrebounded by the Aggies 43-36.

Three Tigers scored in double figures led by Hallee Winsea who had a new career high of 21 points.

Amaleigh Mattison also set a new career high with 11 points.

Tiger Leaders

Points: Hallee Winsea (19)

Rebounds: Hallee Winsea (7)            

Assists: Briasia Garza (4)

Steals: Amaleigh Mattison (3)

Blocks: Mattie Rich, Briasia Garza (1)

Coach Quote:

"We are just a very undisciplined team. That is my 100% fault. But we will not compete with teams in this conference with the players that we have and the injuries we are fighting without discipline and execution. Our foundational skills and our attention to detail continue to keep this team down. Our inability to tighten up and play with discipline was shown from the second quarter through the fourth. We have a lot of excuses but not a lot of accountability or answers. When we can start to take ownership of our play and our behavior and then make steps to address those, this team will be fun. Until then, we will just not be competitive with anyone in the conference."– Coach Barreiro

Next Up
 
With the loss, the Tigers fall to 0-10 overall, and 0-6 in the SAC. They will be back on the hardwood Saturday at home against Wayland Baptist University. Tip-off is slated for 2:00 pm.