CLARKSVILLE, AR - The Mississipppi College women's basketball team allowed the University of the Ozarks to shoot 50% (24-48) from the floor in a 65-49 loss on Saturday afternoon in the Mabee Center.
The Lady Choctaws (14-8, 12-6 ASC) had their four-game winning streak snapped, while the Lady Eagles (12-11, 8-10 ASC) are now tied for fourth in the East Division with the win.
Ozarks led the entire game, grabbing as much as a 20-point advantage in the second half, holding MC to just 30% (17-56) from the floor. The Lady Choctaws outscored Ozarks, 31-30, in the second half.
Junior Elizabeth Brooks led MC with 15 points and six rebounds on 5-8 shooting. Brooks also added a team-high five steals. Juniors Caitlin Brown and Kristin Newsome each led the way with seven boards.
Lacey Phillips led the Eagles with 21 points on 8-11 shooting, including going 4-5 from the three-point line. Sabrina Goddard and April Young each finished in double-figures with 12 and 11 points, respectively.
The Lady Choctaws will return home to face Centenary on Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. in the "Golden Dome".
Hot-Shooting Ozarks Takes Down Lady Choctaws, 65-49
Mississippi College
49
University of the Ozarks
65
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
---|---|---|---|
Mississippi College (14-8, 12-6 ASC) | 18 | 31 | 49 |
University of the Ozarks (12-11, 8-10 ASC) | 35 | 30 | 65 |
Feb 11, 2012