BUC WOMEN WIN; MEN FALL ON THE ROAD
Blinn Women sink 18 3-pointers in 93-70 win over Bossier Parish
Alanna Spencer and Mia Cherry score five 3-pointers each
BOSSIER CITY, La. — The Blinn College women’s basketball team (14-4, 3-3) made 18 3-pointers in its 93-70 win over Bossier Parish Community College on Wednesday night.
“It was a great team win where all 15 players got to play and they played hard,” said Jeff Jenkins, Blinn head coach. “This was a good road win for us.”
Gabriela Bosquez led the Buccaneers with 17 points and Kristine Ezimako followed with 16. Mia Cherry and Alanna Spencer led Blinn with five 3-pointers each to total 15 points apiece, while Hailey Atwood chipped in 11.
The Buccaneers grabbed an early 19-16 lead over the Lady Cavaliers in the first quarter and extended it to 41-34 at the half. Blinn continued to stay ahead 70-53 in the third quarter and added 23 points in the final quarter for the 23-point win.
Lee College defeats Blinn Men, 79-75
Pedro Castro scores a team-high 21 points
BAYTOWN, Texas — The Blinn College men’s basketball team (12-7, 2-6) fell to Lee College, 79-75, on Wednesday night.
“I am very proud of the way that our guys fought back in the second half,” said Scott Schumacher, Blinn head coach. “We really showed a lot of grit and character, and really stood up and fought to the end.”
Pedro Castro scored a team-high 21 points, Markus Vallien and Tristan Ikpe followed with 12 each, and Azariah Seay scored 10.
The Runnin’ Rebels gained a 43-28 advantage over the Buccaneers in the first half, but Blinn rallied back to outscore Lee 47-36 in the second half despite a four-point loss.
Down by 18 in the second half, the Buccaneers narrowed in on Lee 75-74 with 18.4 seconds left to play. However, the Runnin’ Rebels finished the game on a 4-1 run for the win.
Next, the Buccaneers will return home to host Jacksonville College on Saturday, January 18, at 4 p.m. in the Kruse Center. The Blinn women’s basketball team will open the doubleheader against Jacksonville at 2 p.m.
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(COURTESY: Tara Dreyer, Blinn Information)