CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The Coahoma Community College Lady Tigers secured a hard-fought 65-63 victory over Arkansas State University Mid-South on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Pinnacle.
Coahoma relied on its rebounding and defensive pressure to earn the two-point victory, collecting 50 rebounds and forcing 14 steals.
Zion Brown led the Lady Tigers with 14 rebounds, including four offensive boards, while adding seven points and four assists. Sha'Niyah Wells contributed 13 points and nine rebounds, while also recording a game-high six steals.
Jeneva Gregory facilitated the offense with six assists and finished with 10 points. Kirsten Johnson added eight rebounds, while
Mariah Fenner provided a spark off the bench with eight points, six rebounds and two assists. Fenner was perfect from the free-throw line, converting all four attempts. Kiarra Thompson contributed six points on 3-of-4 shooting from the field, while
Mi'Kenzi Christian added eight points, including two 3-pointers.
As a team, Coahoma shot 39.7% from the field and collected 26 offensive rebounds. The Lady Tigers also recorded 18 assists and 14 steals in the victory.
Coahoma's defensive effort and work on the glass proved crucial as the Lady Tigers held on for the 65-63 win.
The Coahoma Lady Tigers will travel to Memphis, Tenn., next week to face LeMoyne-Owen College on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Bruce-Johnson Hall. Opening tip is at 5:30 p.m.
About Coahoma Community College
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.
