The Panthers traveled to Pratt Community College to take on the Beavers in a KJCCC Women's Basketball showdown on Wednesday night. The first three quarters of this game were tightly played, with the Panthers holding a lead of 18-17 after the first, Pratt leading 31-30 at the half, and the Panthers regaining the lead to finish the third quarter 48-47.
To start the fourth quarter, the Panthers raced out to a 59-50 lead with five minutes left in the game. Pratt countered with their own 18-1 run to finish the game, 68-60 in favor of the Beavers.
 
The Panthers were led in scoring by Erica Birch with 17 followed by Lexy Watts with 10. Alexis Casher and Calea Augustin each contributed 8 points.
 
Birch also led the team in rebounds with 11 for her first career double-double. Augustin and Casher followed with 6 each. Tricia Wattman and DeQuandra Lyles had 5 each. Beth Hawkins led the team with 4 assists, and Alexis Boyd collected 2 blocks.
 
The Panthers (6-18 overall, 3-17 in conference) host the Red Ravens of Coffeyville (12-12 overall, 10-10 in conference) on Saturday February 10^th at 2pm. Please come to show support for the NCCC Autism Awareness game!