MCC women regroup for rivals tonight

STERLING, Colo. – A short-handed McCook Community College Lady Indian basketball team went on the road Friday and dropped an 81-64 decision to Northeastern Junior College.

MCC trailed 37-32 at half, and 59-51 after three quarters and cut the lead to six points in the fourth quarter before the Plainswomen put the game away.

“We played really well and with just seven healthy bodies,” MCC Coach Kellen Fernetti said.

With sophomore starter Colby Cox and freshman bench-player Anna Sanjuan injured, MCC suited up eight and four MCC starters played at least 36 minutes.

“We had to play a different style and new positions on the fly and did well,” Fernetti said, “I’m proud of the effort.”

Freshman Aliyah Foote (Lawrenceville, Ga.) led MCC with 20 points, which included a pair of 3-pointers on seven attempts, and a four-for-six showing from the free-throw line.

Sophomore Gabby Enloe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) has 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Juju Rosado (Coral Springs, Fla.) scored eight points. Freshman Laura Mata had four rebounds off the bench

MCC finished the game shooting 38.3 percent, three-of-14 from the 3-point line (21.4 percent) and 15 of 24 shots from the free-throw line (62.5 percent).

JNC shot 46.3 percent from the field, 38.5 percent from distance, and 64.3 percent from the line.

The Plainswomen enjoyed a 52-34 rebound edge.

“This team has really persevered in a tough season,” Fernetti said.

NJC improves to 12-13 on the season, MCC falls to 6-21

The Lady Indians close out the season with three home games starting today against North Platte at 5:30 p.m. for “Blue-Out/homecoming” Night, followed by Western Nebraska Friday at 5:30 p.m.