Photo by Kami Wood
McPherson, Kan. – It was a rough night for the Central Christian College basketball teams as they made the short trip to the east side of McPherson to take on crosstown rival McPherson College in the annual "Mayor's Cup" game.

The Tiger women took the court first, and aside from two quarters of play, the game was much more competitive than in recent years. The Tigers got off to a good start, and led the Bulldogs 4-2 early in the first quarter, but then experienced a lull, and the home team went on a 19 to 8 run to close out the period 21-12.

In the second and third quarters, the Tigers were dead even with the Bulldogs. McPherson won the second quarter 18 to 17, to lead by 10 at the halftime intermission, but the Tigers came out and won the third quarter 20 to 19.

Unfortunately in the fourth quarter, the Tigers ran out of steam. The Bulldogs went on a run late in the quarter and wound up running away with the period 20 to 9. The final score of 78-58 was not indicative of the level at which the Tigers competed.

Key Statistic

The Tigers missed out on 11 points from the free throw line. They went 15 of 26 (57%) while their counterparts were 24 of 31 (77%).

By the Numbers

For the game, the Tiger offense went 19 of 57 (33%) from the floor.

From behind the three point arc they hit on 5 of 15 (33%) of their attempts.

Briasia Garza had a breakout game for the Tigers scoring a career high 26 points with 4 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assists, and one block.

The Tigers were outrebounded by the Bulldogs 40 to 36, and committed 36 turnovers while the Bulldogs committed 26.

Tiger Leaders

Points: Briasia Garza (26)
Rebounds: Hallee Winsea (7)            
Assists: Amaleigh Mattison (6)
Steals: Briasia Garza (4)
Blocks: Gabrielle Faust, Briasia Garza (1)

Coaches Quote
 
"For three and a half quarters we competed, we didn't shoot well and we had way too many turnovers but we competed! The last four minutes I need to do a better job of Coaching. We need to finish games. We are getting better and we will continue to get better!" – Coach Willems

Next Up
 
The Tigers (1-2), will go back on the road Friday afternoon for a match up with the Manhattan Christian College Thunder. Tip-off in Manhattan is slated for 4:00 pm.