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LtCC'f alls to East Central in MACJC Finals

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By Jim Holder Feb. 25, 2016

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FULTON, Miss. (WTVN ICC Athletics) - East Central defeated Itawamba Community College 75 63 Thursday to win the MACJC Women's Basketball Tournament. "We got beat by a very good East Central team," said ICC head coach Nanci Gray. "We broke down in a few areas, but our girls played their hearts out." The Lady Indians (20-6) were in a back-and-forth battle early in the title game, and trailed by only one, 18-17, at the end of the first quarter. East Central extended its lead early in the second frame, but a three-pointer by Gracie Elliott (New Site) cut the Lady Warriors' lead down to 29-26 with just under five minute left in the half. The Lady Warriors (24-2) would hold on to the three point advantage over the final minutes to hold a 38-35 lead at the break. The Lady Indians trailed by six at the end of the third quarter, butJabria Pounds (Nettleton) hit back-to-back three-pointers to start the fourth and to cut the lead to 54-51. Pounds paced the Lady Indians with 15 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Alontra Tucker (Lamar) with 14 points and leysha Mays (Mound Bayou) with 10. Alexia McDonald and Samantha Duncan led the Lady Warriors with 20 points each. WTVA.com I ICC falls to East Central in MACJC Finals Despite the loss, the Lady Indians' season is not over as they will compete in the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament next week in Clinton. "We are excited to get another chance to play next week," said Gray. "And we'll give the girls some time off and then start preparing for the region tournament." The Lady Indians' opponent is yet to be announced but they will play on the opening day of the tournament, Wednesday, March 2. CARTHAGINIAN ------- NESHOBA DEMOCRAT ----- NEWTON COUNTY APPEAL --- SCOTT COUNTY TIMES --- -- SPIRIT OF MORTON ---------- MERIDIAN STAR ------- WINSTON COUNTY JOURNAL / ' --- CLARION-LEDGER _ ___,;. ___ _ 212612016 -