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Panthers lose to Hawks

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Panthers forward Kendra Snowden drives to the basket Feb. 7 during City College’s home loss to the Hawks. Jake Patrick Donahue | Sports Editor | [email protected]

Basketball as a game of runs fittingly describes the Panthers’ home game loss Feb. 7 to Cosumnes River, City College was unable to weather an 11-2 run late in the game, and the Hawks capped a season sweep of the Panthers for a final score of 64-52.

The Panthers had a strong showing on both ends of the court in the first. City College play by defense slowed Hawks’ star forward, Big 8 MVP candidate Janie Myles. The Panthers succeeded in limiting Myles’ production on offense and on the glass. Myles leads the conference with an average of 16.6 rebounds per game.

Panther guard Ash Monk scored 11 in the first half, including three 3-pointers. Monk leading the way, the Panthers went into halftime tied at 29-29.

The second half opened up well for the Panthers as the two teams traded baskets. Center BeBe Williams carried the Panthers with strong play down low. Midway through the half the momentum shifted. An 11-2 run gave the Hawks a 12-point lead by the 3:59 mark.

Things deteriorated quickly for City College during that stretch. Key turnovers, poor rebounding, and stagnant offense led the Panthers to what would be an insurmountable deficit.

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Myles came alive in the second half, scoring 13 points in the final period. Myles saw 21 total points, 3 second-half steals and 16 total rebounds by games end. A strong performer with 18 double-doubles this season,Myles looks to be the favorite to win the Big 8 MVP award.

“She’s longer and jumps higher, and is taller than anybody we have,” said Engebretsen. “And in the second half we just really didn’t have an answer for her.”

Offense has been an Achilles heel for the Panthers all season. Strong defensive play and timely playmaking have kept them in games, and in the hunt for the playoff tournament. To make a run come playoff time, the team will likely need to find some scoring consistency. With only four games left, it’s probable the Panthers will need three wins to make the tournament.

Find more City College women’s basketball statistics at http://sccpanthers.losrios.edu/womensbasketball.htm.

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