Box Score The Neosho County Panthers closed out the first season with a 67-65 road win at MCC-Penn Valley to improve to 4-7 on the season. Brandae Carroll and Ashley Gorman each recorded double-doubles for the Panthers in the win.
 
The Panthers defense forced the Scouts into some tough shots, holding them to a season best 29% field goal percentage for the game. The Scouts were led by center Janairrika Bland who scored 31 points, however she had to take 28 shots to get there.
 
Three different Panthers scored in double figures as Brandae Carroll, Ashley Gorman, and Ashley Grant all scored 15 for the Panthers. Carroll also pulled in a career high 15 rebounds to notch her fourth double-double of the season. Ashley Gorman's 15 points and 12 rebounds were both season highs as she recorded her first double-double of the season.
 
The Panthers will now focus their attention to the classroom as they prepare for finals next week before heading home for a short Christmas break. Coach Newton was pleased with the win and what it meant for the team. “This sends the girls to the break on a high note. We picked up a hard fought road win and that lets them head home with a good taste in the mouth. We look forward to coming back and getting after it again after some time off.”
 
The Panthers next action will be January 2 when they travel to No. 2 ranked Hutchinson Community College. The Blue Dragons finished second in last season's NJCAA national tournament finishing the season 35-1. Following the game at Hutchinson the Panthers will open up Jayhawk Conference play when they host Independence Community College January 5 at 5:30 pm.