Lady Eagles Comeback Falls Just Short
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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23 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 71 |
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6 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 68 |
Team Stats
Mississippi Delta Community College
| Game Statistics | Mississippi Delta Community College | Meridian Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (29-45) | (29-68) |
| Field Goal % | 64.4% | 42.6% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 19 |
| Assists | 13 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 18 |
MERIDIAN, MS - The Lady Eagles' comeback bid fell just short in a tightly contested matchup against Mississippi Delta, resulting in their first conference loss of the season, 71-68.
The Lady Eagles (10-8, 2-1 MACCC) struggled early, falling behind the Lady Trojans (12-1, 2-1 MACCC) 23-6 in the first quarter. However, MCC found their rhythm in the second quarter, closing the gap to a nine-point deficit at halftime, trailing MDCC 36-27.
Meridian's momentum continued in the third quarter, trimming the deficit to just seven points. With 1:42 left in the fourth quarter, Halei Keyes tied the game at 65, igniting the crowd and setting up an exciting finish. Despite having a final opportunity to secure the win, the Lady Eagles came up just short as MDCC sealed the victory 71-68.
Nataysia Willis led MCC with 14 points, including four three-pointers. Raven Jones and Terica Smith contributed 12 points each in the effort.
The Lady Eagles will look to bounce back when they face Northeast (10-8, 2-1 MACCC) on Thursday. Fans can watch the game live at NEMCCTV.com/blackchannel.
