Strong Third Quarter Not Enough as Apaches Lose to Panola
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Panola College | 19 | 27 | 10 | 16 | 72 |
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Tyler Junior College | 19 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 64 |
Tyler, TX – The Apaches fell short in a home contest against Panola College on Wednesday. The game started evenly, with both teams tied at 19-19 after the first quarter. However, the Fillies pulled away in the second, outscoring the Apaches 27-10 to take a 43-29 lead into halftime.
Despite the deficit, the Apaches made a strong push in the third quarter, scoring 18 points compared to Panola's 10. They continued to fight in the fourth but were unable to close the gap, as the Fillies held on to win 72-64.
The Apaches struggled to contain Panola's #5 Awa Fane, who put on an impressive performance, scoring 20 points in the first half and finishing with 30 total points. The only other Fillie in double digits was reserve player #21 Hannah Carr, who added 12 points.
Despite the loss, there were several standout performances for the Apaches. Grace Ezebilo recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds added to her nickname 'double-double queen.' Brandy Jones contributed 13 points, including three 3-pointers, while Monica Bottley added 10 points in a consistent showing.
The Apaches will look to bounce back on the road as they face Trinity Valley on Saturday, January 25th, at 2 p.m.
