by Haskell bounces back to pick up their first win in conference play against Central Baptist.
by Charlie Perry
Lawrence Kansas- the Haskell Lady Indians (11-4, 0-1) were looking to pick up their first win in Mid Land Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) play Saturday as the Lady Mustangs of Central Baptist (7-7, 0-1) paid a visit to Coffin Complex. Having lost the previous day Haskell was looking to improve on the defensive side of the ball well keeping turnovers to a minimum on the offensive side. Improve they did as they employed a lockdown full court press throughout the game resulting in 32 forced turnovers for Central Baptist compared to 17 for the Lady Indians.
Anita Begay who was quiet in her previous game exploded in this contest, as she helped Haskell to a quick start against the Lady Mustangs. Begay finished the contest with 16 points, 4 assists and 3 three point shots for the Indians. Another player that put the pressure on early was Tiana Murphy who led all scorers with 18 points well adding 5 rebounds and 5 steals to her total. The Lady Indians kept the pressure on in the first half and took a comfortable 12 point lead into halftime 32-20.
As the second half began Keli Warrior stepped up and made her presence known. Warrior put up 13 points for Haskell and pulled down 7 rebounds well remaining a defensive force inside for the Lady Indians. Haskell continued to pull down boards in the second half and would eventually rack up 47 rebounds for a +10 deferential over Central Baptist. Tahnee Stands continued a solid three point percentage in this game as she drained 3 out of 5 from long range to help solidify the victory. Stands ended the game with 12 points, 3 steals, and 4 rebounds. The Lady Mustangs kept pace with Haskell in the second half putting up 34 points compared to the Lady Indians 39, but in the end Haskell’s full court pressure and heart under the bucket was too much for Central Baptist. Final Score Mustangs 54, Indians 71.
