Giants fall to Merced
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sequoias
18-2 (2-1)
|
12 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 63 |
|
Merced
17-3 (3-0)
|
18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 66 |
After leading at halftime 32-31, the fourth-ranked College of the Sequoias women's basketball team fell to the eighth-ranked Merced Lady Blue Devils, 66-63.
Despite only having seven players available, compared to Sequoias' 12, Merced had three of their starters score in double-figures.
Trinity Washington had a game-high 22 points, Shea Glasglow-Williams chipped in 15 points, and Champelle Kelly contributed 12 points for the Lady Blue Devils.
Another big factor in Merced's win was their ability to get to the free-throw line. The hosts shot 27 total free-throws knocking down 16, while COS was 6-of-10 at the line.
Sequoias point guard Hailey Scott scored a team-high 11 points in the loss.
The Giants return to Porter Field House on Saturday, hosting fourth-placed Reedley in Central Valley Conference play. Tip-off between the two teams is scheduled for 3 p.m.
Team Stats
Merced
| Game Statistics | Sequoias | Merced |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-58) | (24-72) |
| Field Goal % | 43.1% | 33.3% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 41 |
| Assists | 8 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 16 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 9 | 21 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 7 | 18 |
| Pts in the Paint | 32 | 44 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 6 | 6 |
| Bench Pts | 42 | 2 |
