​CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The Coahoma Community College Lady Tigers battled the National Park College Lady Nighthawks through four periods and overtime on Saturday, Nov. 7, but ultimately fell 66-61.
​Coahoma opened the contest with a 10-9 advantage after the first period. National Park responded in the second period, taking a 21-20 halftime lead. The Lady Tigers continued to compete in the second half, with both teams exchanging leads before entering the fourth period.
​Coahoma outscored National Park 17-11 in the fourth period to force overtime. However, the Lady Nighthawks outscored the Lady Tigers 14-9 in the extra period to secure the five-point victory.
​McKayla Jones led Coahoma with 15 points, connecting on three 3-pointers while collecting four rebounds. Zion Brown recorded a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 18 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards.
​Kiarra Thompson contributed nine points and 10 rebounds, while Kirsten Johnson added nine points and six rebounds. Jeneva Gregory finished with seven points, five rebounds and four assists. Raygan Faulkner chipped in six points, all coming from beyond the arc.
​The Lady Tigers controlled the glass, outrebounding the Lady Nighthawks 59-53, and recorded 14 assists and nine 3-pointers.
​National Park was led by Disyah Christon, who finished with a game-high 26 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and five steals. Wila Davis added 15 points, while Angel Watson contributed 10 points.
​Despite the hard-fought effort, Coahoma came up short in overtime. The Lady Tigers will return to action at the Pinnacle on Thursday, Nov. 12, hosting Three Rivers at 5:30 p.m. for Girls Youth Sport Night.
About Coahoma Community CollegeÂ
Founded in 1949, Coahoma Community College is a public, comprehensive, historically Black community college serving the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Coahoma offers Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, and specialized certificates across dozens of diverse academic and career pathways. Located on a 99-acre campus in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the College is celebrating 77 years of academic excellence. In addition to its affordable tuition and generous scholarship opportunities, Coahoma has earned widespread recognition in nursing and health sciences, career-technical education, and university transfer programs. Outside of the classroom, students are involved in competitive NJCAA athletics as well as a variety of organizations and clubs, including student government, the celebrated college choir, and the renowned Marching Maroon Typhoon.
