BUC WOMEN & MEN ROLL TO HOOP WINS

WOMEN: No. 24 Blinn stumps Jacksonville, 76-53

 Kristine Ezimako leads Buccaneers with 21 points

JACKSONVILLE, Texas — The No. 24 Blinn College women’s basketball team (22-6, 11-5) stumped Jacksonville College, 76-53, on Saturday afternoon.

“It was a very good defensive effort in a very tough environment,” said Jeff Jenkins, Blinn head coach. “Kristine Ezimako has put a string of games together that have been impressive. She has been focused and locked in, and is turning out to be a very good player.”

Ezimako led Blinn’s offense with 21 points, while Hailey Atwood followed with 17. Gabriela Bosquez pitched in 14 points and Keaundra Eddings scored 11.

The Buccaneers grabbed a 22-11 lead in the first quarter and led 35-17 during halftime. Blinn continued to lead 48-33 in the third quarter and added 28 points in the final quarter for the win.

MEN: Blinn defeats Victoria on the road, 103-97

Five Buccaneers score double figures

VICTORIA, Texas — The Blinn College men’s basketball team (19-9, 9-8) defeated Victoria College, 103-97, on Saturday.

“It was a struggle the whole way, but our guys were able to fight enough to come out on top at the end, so I am happy for them,” said Scott Schumacher, Blinn head coach. “Anytime you win on the road, especially at the end of the year, it is a good win.”

Tristan Ikpe led Blinn’s offense with 28 points, while Nic Tata was next with 21. Azariah Seay scored 19 points, Pedro Castro tallied 17, and Markus Vallien chipped in 10.

After falling behind 56-53 at the half, the Buccaneers rallied for 50 points in the second half for the win.

Next, the Blinn men’s basketball team will host Angelina College for the final home game of the season on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kruse Center. The game will feature Sophomore Night. The No. 24 Blinn women’s basketball team will open the doubleheader against Angelina at 5:30 p.m. for its final home game of the season.  Both games can be heard live on KWHI AM 1280; FM 101.7 and www.kwhi.com.

(COURTESY: Tara Dreyer, Blinn Information)