Slow third quarter halts Hawks on the road
NORFOLK, Neb. -- Despite leading by four points at halftime, the Northeast Community College women's basketball team was unable to withstand a strong third quarter by Des Moines Area Community College, falling 75-57 on Wednesday night in Boone, Iowa.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northeast Community College
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16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 57 |
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Des Moines Area Community College
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14 | 14 | 31 | 16 | 75 |
NORFOLK, Neb. -- Despite leading by four points at halftime, the Northeast Community College women's basketball team was unable to withstand a strong third quarter by Des Moines Area Community College, falling 75-57 on Wednesday night in Boone, Iowa.
The Hawks (6-3, 5-3 ICCAC) held strong through the first two quarters, allowing only 28 total points to the Bears. DMACC came back strong in the second half, holding the Hawks to under 15 points in the final two quarters.
Patricija Peric (Zagreb, Croatia) led the Hawks in scoring with 15 points. Breanna Stouffer (David City, Neb.) added 11 points, while Yiesha Williams (Elkhart, Ind.) had nine rebounds and eight points.
The Hawks welcome Kirkwood Community College for an ICCAC contest at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk.
Team Stats
Northeast Community College
Des Moines Area Community College
| Game Statistics | Northeast Community College | Des Moines Area Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (16-57) | (27-63) |
| Field Goal % | 28.1% | 42.9% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 50 |
| Assists | 9 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 16 |