BUC WOMEN FALL TO COLIN CO., 63-51

Buccaneers conclude McLennan Classic with a 1-1 record

WACO, Texas — Blinn College women’s basketball (6-8, 0-3) fell to Collin County Community College, 63-51, on Thursday afternoon to conclude the McLennan Community College Classic.

The Buccaneers finished the tournament with a 1-1 record.

“We played very hard for 35 minutes today and got a lot of good shots that just did not fall,” said Jeff Jenkins, Blinn head coach. “I am extremely proud of our effort against a very good Collin County team.”

Missy Archie led Blinn’s offense with 14 points, while Kristine Ezimako followed with 10.

Collin County took a seven-point lead in the opening quarter and held it to enter the half with a 27-20 advantage.

In the third quarter, Collin County pulled ahead 48-33. In the fourth quarter, Blinn outscored the Cougars 18-15 before falling.

Next, Blinn will resume conference play against Coastal Bend College on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Kruse Center. The Blinn men’s basketball game against No. 10 Trinity Valley Community College will follow.

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