North Central Missouri College put on a dominant performance, overwhelming St. Louis Community College with a well-rounded offensive attack and suffocating defense in a 104-38 victory. The Pirates shot an impressive 57.9% from the field, with contributions coming from all across the roster.
Gladys Brown set the tone early, showcasing efficiency with a near-flawless 7-for-9 shooting performance, including two three-pointers, while also dishing out four assists and grabbing four rebounds on her way to a game-high 16 points. A'Myah Bankston provided a major spark off the bench, adding 15 points while hitting two shots from beyond the arc and converting three of four free throws. She also facilitated well, handing out four assists and nabbing two steals.
Tailer Morrison controlled the interior, pouring in 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting while hauling in eight rebounds. Her physical presence in the paint was matched by Jacie Morris, who grabbed eight boards of her own while contributing three points. Maddi Fisher was another dominant force down low, making five of her six shot attempts to finish with 13 points and five rebounds.
The Pirates' offensive balance was evident with multiple players contributing across the board. Honor Mannings was nearly perfect from the field, hitting four of five shots, including a three-pointer, to tally nine points, while Keylie Beane stuffed the stat sheet with six points, six assists, and six rebounds. Jessica Reeter added seven points, knocking down a three-pointer, while Talicia Byrd matched her total with three made field goals.
Defensively, North Central Missouri College stifled St. Louis Community College, limiting them to just 26.9% shooting from the field and a dismal 13.3% from three-point range. Johanna Wood led St. Louis with 18 points and nine rebounds, but she faced relentless pressure throughout the game. Nadiah Thames chipped in 10 points and three steals, but the rest of the team struggled to find any rhythm.
With 31 assists as a team, the Pirates moved the ball with precision, finding open looks and converting at a high rate. Their rebounding dominance, outboarding St. Louis 55-18, further solidified their control of the game. North Central Missouri College's complete team effort resulted in a commanding victory, proving their strength on both ends of the floor.