Women nipped by Mid Michigan in tourney

By Julie Newell
Sports/Photo Editor

The snow is melting, and the seasons are changing as basketball season comes to an end at LCC.

The women's basketball team ended its season with an overall record of 12-18 and a 6-12 mark in the MCCAA Western Conference.

The Stars competed in the NJCAA Region XII Division II Great Lakes West Women's Tournament on Tuesday, March 3 at Mid Michigan. Mid Michigan defeated the Stars 61-57.

"I'm really, really proud of their effort and pleased with how we played," LCC Head Coach Layne Ingram said. "They just came out just short, maybe two plays.

"Heart wasn't an issue with this team. Effort wasn't an issue with this team. It was little things."

Throughout the season freshman Tori Blackman scored 12.6 points per game to lead the Stars. Freshman Abigail Koneval was not far behind, scoring 11 points per game and delivering a team-high three assists per game.

Sophomore Tanaesha Daniels grabbed 7.1 rebounds per game to pace LCC.

Ingram spoke on the expectations he had for the season.

"It certainly didn't end up how I had pictured," Ingram said. "I had a conference championship in my sights, and certainly going a bit further in the tournament. But I am proud of how this team came together and how they worked hard all year. I'm really encouraged for the freshman that we have coming back."