HOOPS: BUC MEN WIN/WOMEN FALL
Blinn men’s basketball tops Lee, 85-73
Buccaneers win 20th game of the season
BAYTOWN, Texas — Blinn College men’s basketball (20-9, 7-9) recorded its 20th win of the season by defeating Lee College, 85-73, on the road Wednesday night.
“I am very excited for our players to get the 20th win of the season because that is always a milestone that basketball coaches try to reach with their programs,” said Scott Schumacher, Blinn head coach. “Our players came out tonight extremely focused, which led to a 20-point halftime lead. They stayed focused through the final 20 minutes to get a double-digit win on the road.”
Four Buccaneers reached double-digit points in the win. Kai Tease led Blinn with 17, JaQuan Morris was next with 16, Tristan Ikpe scored 14 and AJ Rainey recorded 10.
The Buccaneers climbed to a 20-point lead in the first half, holding a 47-27 lead at the break. In the second half, Blinn added 38 points for the win.
Next, Blinn men’s basketball will conclude the regular season at home against Coastal Bend College on Saturday, March 2, at 4 p.m. Blinn College women’s basketball will kickoff the doubleheader against Paris Junior College at 2 p.m. Both games will feature Sophomore Day.
Blinn women’s basketball falls to No. 14 Angelina, 68-55
Kristine Ezimako leads Blinn with 17 points and nine rebounds
LUFKIN, Texas — Kristine Ezimako led the Buccaneers with 17 points and nine rebounds against No. 14 Angelina College, but Blinn College women’s basketball was unable to defeat the Lady Roadrunners, falling 68-55 Wednesday night.
With the loss, the Buccaneers drop to 11-18 overall and 4-13 in Region XIV play.
“I am proud of our fight tonight until the final buzzer,” said Jeff Jenkins, Blinn head coach.
Missy Archie followed Ezimako with 15 points, while Alexus Wykoff scored 14 points and recorded seven rebounds. Ezimako also led Blinn with two steals.
Angelina opened the game with a 21-10 lead in the first quarter and extended its lead to 42-20 at the half.
Blinn outscored Angelina in the third and fourth quarters, holding the Lady Roadrunners to 13 points in each quarter of the second half. The Buccaneers scored 16 points in the third quarter to trail 55-36 heading into the final quarter. Blinn put up 19 points in the fourth quarter to trail Angelina by 13 points at the buzzer.
Next, Blinn women’s basketball will conclude the regular season at home against Paris Junior College on Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m. The Blinn College men’s basketball game against Coastal Bend College will follow. Both games will feature Sophomore Day.
(COURTESY: Tara Dreyer, Blinn Information)