Women's Basketball

Buccaneers open McLennan Classic with win over Hill, 86-81

Game Leaders

Blinn College
Pts: Missy Archie - 25
Reb: 3 Players (#25, #30, #32) - 7
Ast: Alexus Brigham - 7
Hill College
Pts: Jamesia Amand - 24
Reb: Jamesia Amand - 12
Ast: 2 Players (#3, #21) - 4

Team Stats

Blinn College
Hill College

Field Goals

(28-69)
(33-71)

Field Goal %

40.6%
46.5%

Rebounds

46
41

Assists

22
20

Turnovers

24
22
full stats
Posted: Jan 02, 2019

WACO, Texas — Blinn College women's basketball (6-7, 0-3) defeated Hill College, 86-81, to open the McLennan Community College Classic on Wednesday afternoon. 

"It was nice to get a win after three weeks off," said Jeff Jenkins, Blinn head coach. 

Missy Archie recorded 25 points to lead Blinn's offense. Jordan Sanders was next with 14 points, Imani Wimbish-Gay and Alexus Brigham each recorded 12 and Mariel Wade followed with 10. 

The Buccaneers held a slim 23-22 lead in the opening quarter before Hill gained a 39-35 advantage at the half. 

Hill held a 60-57 lead entering the final quarter, but the Buccaneers managed to outscore the Rebels 29-21 to rally for the win.

The Buccaneers will finish the McLennan Community College Classic against Collin County Community College on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 3 p.m. 

Blinn has competed in intercollegiate athletics since 1903 and captured 38 NJCAA national championships since 1987. 

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