The Central Community College women’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a 65-60 win over Midland University JV on Monday night in Fremont.
The Raiders had the advantage at halftime, 29-26. The contest remained close in the second half as the teams were deadlocked after three quarters, 43-43. The Raiders pulled away with a late run in the fourth quarter to take the five-point victory.
“I was proud of the girls’ effort,” said CCC head coach Billy Perkins. “It was a tough win on the road and they never gave up.”
Nyamiri Blair scored a season high 22 points while Amy Mitchell tallied 11 points. Madisen Jelinek rounded out the double-digit scoring with 10 points. Jelinek and Macey Thege each hauled in seven rebounds.
With the win, the Raiders are 7-9 on the season and will host Hastings College JV on Thursday night. The Raiders and Broncos met in CCC’s season opener on Nov. 2 with Hastings JV taking a 65-55 win. Thursday night’s meeting at the Raider Fieldhouse is set for 6 p.m.
