Highland, KS-  The Neosho County Community College Lady Panthers fell on the road Saturday afternoon 66-75 against the Highland Community College Lady Scotties.

The Lady Panthers found themselves down 19-12 after the first quarter, following yet another slow start offensively.
Neosho County was not going to go away without a fight. Head Coach J.J. Davis was pleased with the fight and the energy of his team in the second half. "We got down 15 but we battled and got back into the game," stated Davis.
 
Jiyani Thompson led the Panthers in scoring with 17 points, going 5-9 from the field and 4-6 from beyond the arc. Thompson also had 5 steals. Lila Hartness added 13 points shooting 4-5 from the field and 3-4 from the three. Chloe Parker chipped in 12 points and had 4 steals.

 The loss drops the Lady Panthers to 15-7 overall and 5-4 in the KJCCC.

The Panthers will travel to Iola on Wednesday night to take on the Allen County Lady Red Devils.  Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM.
 
Team Leaders

Points  
Jiyani Thompson  - 17

Rebounds
Lelani Carter – 6

Assists
Lelani Carter – 4

Steals
Tiara Hozumi  – 5
Jiyani Thompson  - 5
 
Blocks
Lila Hartness - 1