BUC WOMEN FALL/MEN VICTORIOUS GOING INTO HOLIDAY BREAK
No. 2 Trinity Valley pulls away from Blinn in final quarters, 78-72
The Buccaneers totaled 12 three-pointers on the court
ATHENS, Texas — The Blinn College women’s basketball team (5-7, 0-3) competed hard against No. 2 Trinity Valley Community College before the Lady Cardinals pulled away to win, 78-72, on Saturday afternoon.
“I am proud of our competitiveness and our shot making tonight against a great team on the road,” said Jeff Jenkins, Blinn head coach. “It was our best game of the year by far and it is a shame that it had to end in a loss. I will now be able to get some sleep over the holidays knowing we have a chance to win games in the second semester.”
Blinn’s offense was strong as the Buccaneers totaled 12 three-pointers and four players reached double-digit points. Alexus Brigham led with 14 points, Missy Archie followed with 12 and Imani Wimbish-Gay and Kristine Ezimako each tallied 11 points. Julia Janczak was next with nine points, while Mariel Wade followed with eight points.
Trinity Valley opened the game with a 14-9 lead in the first quarter before Blinn evened the score 33-33 at the half. The Lady Cardinals pulled ahead 53-48 in the third quarter and were able to claim the victory in the final quarter.
The Buccaneers will face Hill College to open the McLennan Community College Classic in Waco when they return from the holiday break on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at noon.
Hot shooting Blinn defeats Strength N Motion, 90-74
Five Buccaneers tally double-digit points for win
BRENHAM, Texas — The Blinn College men’s basketball team (10-2, 1-2) displayed a strong offense in order to defeat Strength N Motion International, 90-74, on Saturday in the Kruse Center.
Five Buccaneers tallied double-digit points in the win.
“It is always good to finish the semester with a win,” said Scott Schumacher, Blinn head coach. “I am proud of my guys for going into the holiday break with a 10-2 record.”
Kai Tease led the Buccaneers with 21 points, Nic Tata followed with 14 and JaQuan Morris was next with 13. Uriel Velis and Matt Adams each posted 11 points in the win.
Blinn and Strength N Motion International played a close first half, but the Buccaneers prevailed with a 39-36 lead heading into the second half. The Buccaneers pulled ahead for a 16-point win by outscoring Strength N Motion 51-38 in the final half.
The Buccaneers will face the Houston Gladiators on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. when they return from the holiday break.
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(COURTESY: Tara Dreyer, Blinn Information)