Lady Warriors Move to 2-0 with Win over Delgado

Lady Warriors Move to 2-0 with Win over Delgado

In a matchup between Delgado Community College and East Central, it was the home team, East Central, that came out on top with a dominant performance in Brackeen-Wood Gymnasium.

The game's opening quarter was marked by strong defensive efforts from both teams, resulting in low-scoring affairs on both ends of the court. Delgado managed to hold a slight 7-6 lead.

The second quarter saw the Lady Warriors come to life, led by Shay Hunter and Miriam Prince. They connected on several three-pointers and forced turnovers, allowing them to take a lead going into the halftime break. Delgado's offensive struggles were evident, and they struggled to contain East Central's surging attack. At the half, ECCC led 28-22.

East Central continued their dominant play in the third quarter. Their defense limited Delgado to just 9 points, while their offense exploded, outscoring the visitors by a wide margin. Clementina Odom and Nikki Stanic were instrumental in this quarter's success, helping East Central build a comfortable lead, 54-31, going into the fourth. 

In the final quarter, East Central maintained control of the game with strong rebounding and a balanced offensive attack. ECCC closed out the game with a 66-38 win.

Key players for East Central included Miriam Prince, who contributed 14 points and three assists, and Clementina Odom, who recorded 14 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks. Shay Hunter added 10 points and six steals, further highlighting the team's well-rounded effort.

On the Delgado side, notable performances included Jamia Singleton's seven rebounds and four assists, and Kaitlyn Abair's 15 points and seven rebounds.

This victory improved East Central's record to 2-0, while Delgado Community College fell to 2-1. ECCC led in nearly every stat category with advantages in points in the paint, points off turnovers, second-chance points, and bench points, all contributing to their successful performance in this matchup.

East Central Warriors

East Central Community College
15738 HWY 15 South
P.O Box 129
Decatur, Mississippi 39327
1-877-GO-2-ECCC