KCC women’s basketball wins one, loses one in recent away games

KCC's 2018-19 women's basketball team

Kellogg Community College’s women’s basketball team split its last two away games, falling 63-56 to Calvin College’s JV team last Tuesday in Grand Rapids and defeating Trine University’s JV team 80-68 Saturday in Angola, Indiana.

Vs. Calvin College JV (63-56 loss)

Leading the Bruins on the court Tuesday were sophomore Destiny Kincaide, who had 16 points; freshman Emma Samson, who had 8 points and 4 rebounds; sophomore Jessalynn Genier, who had 8 points and 9 rebounds; and sophomore DeeDee Post, who had 6 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals.

Vs. Trine University JV (80-68 win)

Leading the Bruins on the court Saturday were Kincaide, who had 27 points, 4 assists and 4 rebounds; freshman Brianna Abercrombie, who had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists; Post, who had 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals; and Samson, who had 10 points and 3 rebounds.

“Great focus and effort throughout, even when we were struggling in the first half,” Head Women’s Basketball Coach Dic Doumanian said. “But we stayed with it and outscored Trine 50-29 in the second half.”

The recent games bring the Bruins’ overall record for the season so far to 3-6.

The team plays next starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, against Mott Community College in Flint. The Bruins’ next home game starts at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, against conference opponent Glen Oaks Community College in the Miller Gym.

All home games at KCC are free to attend.

For more information about KCC’s women’s basketball team, including photos, a team roster and complete schedule, visit www.kellogg.edu/womens-basketball.