Lady Pioneers rally for second win
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stephens (0-1) | 18 | 28 | 15 | 10 | 71 |
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Crowley's Ridge (2-0) | 25 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 78 |
November 5, 2021
by Dustin Semore, Sports Information Director
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Crowley's Ridge College bucked 24 fourth-quarter points to come from behind to pick up their second victory against the Stephens (Mo.) College Stars in the opening game of the Manhattan Christian Classic.
CRC (2-0) opened with a 25-point first quarter before Stephens (0-1) answered with a 28-point second. At the break, the Stars led 46-37 after connecting on 10-11 free throws in the second quarter.
The Stars came out of the locker room fast to push their lead to 14 at 5:56 in the third quarter. Crowley's Ridge would click on both sides of the ball at the right time, holding Stephens to a 4-20 final quarter from the floor, while scoring 24 points of their own to claim the 78-71 victory.
The Lady Pioneers were again led by Mickayla Smith, with the sophomore connecting for 19 points. Madison Sellars collected her second double-double by scoring 10 while rebounding 10. Lizzy Rowton chipped in with 13 points, while Lotti Hoffman added 10.
Up Next
The Lady Pioneers will stay in Kansas to play the hosting Manhattan Christian (Kan.) College Thunder on Saturday, November 5 at 10 a.m.