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East Central women . win 13th straight • Newton County trio pacing nationally ranked Lady Warriors. From Staff EfQorts The No. 17 East Central Community College

women's basketball team held off an early second– half surge by Meridian Community College, and the ECCC men's squad hit a late basket, as the teams from Decatur swept MCC Monday night. The Lady Warriors (20-2) took a 91-74 victory against the Lady Eagles (10-12), and the Warriors (9-12) emerged with an 82- 79 win against the Eagles (13-8). "A cross-town rivalry is basically what it is l t is a good win," said Lady War·

riors coach Brad Hodge. "Anytime you can come over here and get a win, it is really nice." The MCC women, who trailed 45-32 at halftime, closed to wilhin four· points of ECCC's lead in the opening four minutC's of lhc second half. After being down 52-'14

East Central Community College's Kristin Chaney (11) looks to guard Meridian Commu– nity College's Karmethia Mazique during the first half of their contest on Monday night.

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