Women’s b-ball falls short against Glen Oaks

By Julie Newell
Sports/Photo Editor

The LCC women's basketball team stumbled in the third quarter in its game against Glen Oaks Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 12, and went on to lose 59-58.

The loss put the Stars' overall record at 11-13 and at 5-8 in the MCCAA Western Conference.

The Stars were ahead 29-25 at halftime, but floundered in the third quarter.

"We just came out in the third quarter really flat," LCC Head Coach Layne Ingram said. "It was pretty disappointing. It was a game we definitely should have won."

Ingram said the Stars had a few careless turnovers and missed two lay-ups, which allowed Glen Oaks to get ahead.

"(We) always play hard," Ingram said. "At the end of the day Glen Oaks put the ball in the basket and we didn't."

Freshman Abigail Koneval led the Stars by scoring 24 points. Sophomore Celia Ridsdale delivered five assists and sophomore Tanaesha Daniels grabbed 12 rebounds for the Stars.

"I expect them to bounce back," Ingram said. "We have to come out and make sure we execute our game plan, and that we're playing hard. I expect them to do that."

Following the loss to Glen Oaks, there were only five games left for LCC; two home games and three away.

"Every single person on the team has to be ready to come in and do their job and I think that's going to make the difference whether we win or lose," Ingram said.

The Stars were scheduled to play on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Jackson College. The next home game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 against Ancilla College.