Hutchinson, KS – The Neosho Women's Basketball team suffered their first loss of the season to the Hutchinson Blue Dragons 122-70 Tuesday night.
The Panthers forced the Blue Dragons into 31 turnovers on the night and held them 6-21 from beyond the arc.

Tiara Hozumi led the Panthers with 15 points and 3 assists. Jiyani Thompson added 10 points. Audrey Hendrix chipped in 9 points.
 
The Panthers are traveling to Trenton Missouri Friday where they will compete in the North Central Missouri Classic.  Neosho will face John Wood on Friday and North Central Missouri College on Saturday.

Team Leaders

Points  
Tiara Hozumi  - 15

Rebounds
Jiyani Thompson – 3
Najya O'Neal - 3
Jaida Harris - 3

Steals
Binja Chikobe - 2
Jiyani Thompson - 2
Shinie Suzuki - 2
Najya O'Neal - 2
Lila Hartness – 2
 
Assists
Tiara Hozumi – 3

Blocks
Jaida Harris - 1
Audrey Hendrix – 1