February 16, 2024

Senatobia, MS - Coahoma Community College Lady Tigers and Northwest Community College Lady Rangers fought hard in a nail-biter, with the Lady Tigers coming out on top with a 64-61 victory in a MACCC conference basketball game at Howard Coliseum.

The game started with Cayla Myers notching a bank shot, but the Rangers took an early lead at 9-4. A turnaround came as Kennedi Wagner's three-pointer and assist put the Lady Tigers in charge at 10-9. Kamil Washum's and-one play wrapped up the first quarter with the Lady Tigers leading 16-13.

Tereah Hayslett's standout performance in the second quarter fueled the Lady Tigers to a 27-15 lead, leaving the Lady Rangers scoreless in that period. Heading into halftime, the Lady Tigers held a solid 36-25 advantage, thanks to contributions from Hayslett, Cayla Myers, and Ceriah Evan.

The third quarter saw Cayla Myers extending her hot streak, building a lead as wide as 17 points. However, the Lady Rangers staged a comeback in the fourth quarter, closing the gap to 63-56 with 1:20 left on the clock. Angela Middleton's three-pointer tightened the score to 63-59, putting the Lady Tigers under pressure.

In the final moments, the Lady Tigers managed to secure the win at 64-61. Tereah Hayslett's crucial free throw with 5 seconds remaining sealed the deal, ensuring the Lady Tigers escaped with the victory.

Looking ahead, the Lady Tigers will return to the Pinnacle for a matchup against the top-ranked Southwest Lady Bears on February 20th at 5 PM. The game will be themed as "First Responders Night," where first responders can enjoy free admission with their IDs. The Lady Tigers are gearing up for another exciting showdown and hope to continue their winning streak in front of their fans.

STATS
Cayla Myers 16, Janiya Jones 13, Ceriah Evans 9, Kamil Washum 8, Kennedi Wagner 6, Jamaica Young 5, Tereah Hayslett 5, Robynn Jennings 2.