Photo by Kami Wood

McPherson, Kan. – The Central Christian College women's basketball team opened up the conference portion of their schedule on Thursday evening, hosting the John Brown University Golden Eagles.

JBU came out on fire, and ran out to a 21-2 lead at the end of the first quarter. By the end of the half, the lead was 30 points, 44-14. The Golden Eagles were 8 of 8 from the free throw line, and also knocked down 8 three pointers in the half.

The second half was no better for the Tigers. They were outscored 20 to 5 in the third quarter and then 19 to 12 in the fourth to make the final score 83 -31.

Key Statistic

The Tigers shot just 23% from the floor for the game, making 11 of 47 attempts.

By the Numbers

The Tigers hit 5 of 26 attempts (19%) from deep.

They were 4 of 10 (40%) from the charity stripe.

Hallee Winsea was the only Tiger in double figures with 11 points.

The Tigers were outrebounded by the Golden Eagles 46 to 26, and lost the turnover battle 17 to 7.

Tiger Leaders

Points: Hallee Winsea (11)
Rebounds: Kylee Jones (4)                
Assists: Hallee Winsea (2)
Steals: Denia Miller (2)
Blocks: none

Coaches Quote
 
"We weren't ready to play and that's all on me! I have to do a better job as a coach to have them ready to compete!" – Coach Willems

Next Up
 
The Tigers (3-3, 0-1), will go on the road on Saturday to face Oklahoma City University at 2:00 pm.